Can i mail death certificate to social security

Yes, you can mail a death certificate to Social Security Administration (SSA) to report the death of a beneficiary or claimant. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Obtain a certified copy of the death certificate: You can obtain a certified copy of the death certificate from the vital records office in the state where the person died. You can find the contact information for the vital records office in the state where the person died on the National Association of Vital Records Administrators (NAVR) website.
  2. Complete the SSA-721 form: You can download and complete the SSA-721 form, "Report of Death of a Social Security Beneficiary or Claimant," from the SSA website or obtain one by calling the SSA at 1-800-772-1213.
  3. Attach the death certificate: Attach a certified copy of the death certificate to the completed SSA-721 form.
  4. Mail the form and death certificate: Mail the completed SSA-721 form and attached death certificate to the SSA at the following address:

Social Security Administration P.O. Box 17715 Baltimore, MD 21235-7175

  1. Keep a copy: Keep a copy of the completed SSA-721 form and attached death certificate for your records.

Note: You can also report the death of a beneficiary or claimant online through the SSA's website or by calling the SSA at 1-800-772-1213.

It's important to report the death of a beneficiary or claimant to the SSA as soon as possible to ensure that any benefits are stopped and to prevent any potential fraud.