How to File for Social Security Benefits Online in Texas

Filing for Social Security benefits online in Texas is a safe, simple and secure way to apply for benefits. The Dallas regional office of the Social Security Administration is responsible for providing public service to Texas, as well as four other states. Many Social Security benefits are eligible for online application, including retirement, medicare and disability. Different benefit applications may require different documentation.

Things You'll Need

• Social Security card
• Proof of age
• Proof of income
• Bank statements
• Deeds for property or tax appraisal statements
• Life or disability insurance policies
• Burial contracts
• Title or registration for all owned motor vehicles
• Proof of living arrangements
• Medical sources
• Work history
• Prior year's W-2 form or tax return
• Military discharge papers for military service prior to 1968

Instructions

1. 

   Tax returns

   Apply for Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. Complete the online application. At the end of the application is a list of any documents required for benefits payment. Types of documents typically requested are an original birth certificate or proof of birth, original citizenship or naturalization papers, copies of U.S. military service papers and W-2 forms or tax returns for the prior tax year. Instructions for mailing documents will be included in the instructions. Documents may also be carried to a local Social Security office.

2. 

   18 or older

   Apply for Social Security disability benefits online if you meet the following requirements: must be 18 years old or older, have worked and paid taxes long enough to qualify, have a medical condition that prevents working or have a medical condition which is expected to prevent working for at least 12 months or until death and are a resident of the United States or one of it's territories or commonwealths. Complete the online disability benefit application online and the online disability. Mail documents or carry documents to a local Social Security office.

3. Apply online for Medicare benefits if you meet the following requirements: must be 64 years and 8 months old or older, want to receive Medicare benefits and do not currently have Medicare coverage, reside in the United States and one of it's territories or commonwealths and do not want to begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits at the current time. Electronic filing for Medicare benefits usually does not require a signature or documentation.

Tips & Warnings

• Call 1-800-772-1213 if you experience issues or have questions concerning online applications.

References

• Social Security Administration: Dallas Region
• Social Security Administraton: Benefit Application
• Social Security Administration: Disability Benefit Application
• Social Security Administration: Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration
• Social Security Administration: Medicare

Resources

• Social Security Administration: Texas Offices