Required documents and forms:

For Widow/Widower

• Deceased worker's cancelled U.S. passport and U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (if available)
• Original U.S. Death Certificate (if the deceased has never been issued a U.S. death certificate, the family must apply for the death certificate. before applying for the benefits. For applying for a U.S. death certificate please refer to the death registraion section).
• Original U.S. marriage record, only if married int he U.S.
• Original U.S. passport and original U.S. Certificate of Naturalization of the widow/widower.
• Original divorce decree, if divorced.
• Form SSA-10 ''Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance Benefits''
• Form SSA-21 "Supplement for Claim of Person Outside the United Sates"
• Form SSA-7163 ''questionnaire about employment/self-employment outside the US’’  if widow/widower is currently working.

For Child

• Original of U.S. Death Certificate of the worker.
• Original U.S passport of the child.
• Original U.S. Birth Certificate or CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad).
• Form SSA-21 "Supplement for Claim of Person Outside the United Sates"
• SSA-4-BK ''Application for Social Security Benefits Child's Insurance Benefits''
• Form SSA-11 if child is minor (available at our office).

Please note

The personal presence of the applicant (s) is mandatory, minors have to be accompanied by at least one parent

Applicants can submit the mentioned documents, by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by phone or physical presence

Only complete applications can be accepted and further processed without any exceptions. Incomplete files will be refused and are subject to new appointment.

Requested forms should be duly signed and dated during your visit at this office.

Additional forms or documents may be required depending on your case.

For more information please visit the website of the Social Security Administration.