Perhaps you’re ready to make a major purchase and you’re trying to
get a loan from a bank or financial institution. Or maybe you’re
applying for state benefits or moving into a new apartment or home.
Whatever your reason, if you need verification of your income from
Social Security, obtaining it is easy and convenient. Please go to
www.socialsecurity.gov. Then look in the left column under “Top
Services,” open the “Services for people currently receiving
benefits” section, and select “Request a Proof of Income letter” to
get a letter that verifies your Social Security benefit information.
You can use this letter for any reason that someone requires proof
of your income. In addition to offering proof of your income, the
letter is an official document that verifies your Medicare coverage,
retirement or disability status, and age.
From the time that you complete the online request, it will take
about 10 days for you to receive the proof of income letter in the
mail. If you need one sooner, you’ll want to call us at
1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit your local Social
Security office.
For most people, requesting the proof of income online is the most
convenient way to get what you need. Get your benefit verification
by visiting
www.socialsecurity.gov/beve.
By Judith BartelsSocial Security District Manager in
Springfield, IL
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