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Apply for Social Security survivor benefits
A surviving spouse, minor children, or a disabled adult child may qualify for monthly benefits. Rules are complex and depend on age, marriage length, and earnings history. The SSA representative can walk you through eligibility.
What you'll need
- Their Social Security number
- Your marriage certificate or the children's birth certificates
Need help with this step?
Someone on our team can talk through this step with you, answer questions, and help you figure out what applies.
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