Social Security Death Registry
Social Security Death Index
Provided by the Unites States Social Security Administration, the SSDI can help you find Social Security Death Records, which contain information on anyone whose death has been reported to the U.S. Social Security Administration. In fact, it contains more than 94 million names and details about birth, death, and last residence.
https://socialsecuritydeathindex-search.com/
Data Exchange – Requesting SSA’s Death Information
These files of death information include, if available, the deceased individual’s SSN, first name, middle name, surname, date of birth, and date of death. The full file of death information includes state death records. Pursuant to section 205 (r) of the Social Security Act, we only share the full file with certain Federal and State agencies.
https://www.ssa.gov/dataexchange/request_dmf.html
Social Security and the Death Master File | SSAB
the death master file (dmf), a file extracted from the social security administration’s (ssa) database of social security number holders, contains the death reports that ssa collects to administer its programs; the dmf has been a lightning rod for criticism for nearly a decade. 1 ssa uses the death data it receives to determine eligibility for …
https://www.ssab.gov/research/social-security-and-the-death-master-file/
Internet Electronic Death Registration (I-EDR) - Social Security Online
Internet Electronic Death Registration is a process that allows state vital statistic agencies to verify Social Security numbers and process death notices with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Current Release Information Internet Application Online Documentation I-EDR Overview Web Service Online Documentation N/A
https://www.ssa.gov/edds/EDR/EDRindex.htm
Social Security Death Index Free Online | ObitsArchive
The public Social Security Death Index from the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) currently contains over 89 million death records and is updated weekly. The index is created from records of deceased persons possessing U.S. Social Security numbers, whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration.
https://www.obitsarchive.com/ssdi
Social Security Death Index SSDI Records | GenealogyBank
Social Security death records can help confirm the dates of birth and death of an ancestor, locate their last residence, and find out where an ancestor lived when their Social Security card was issued. Use these records to expand your family tree and uncover related family members.
https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all
How To Report A Death To Social Security - AARP
The death of a someone who was receiving or eligible for Social Security on his or her own work record triggers a one-time payment of $255 (often called the “burial benefit” or “death benefit”) to a surviving spouse who was living with the deceased or collecting Social Security benefits on the deceased’s record.
https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/report-death-to-social-security.html
Search US Social Security Death Index
Search social security death index records by state. Just click on the state name for searching records within that state. Alabama Social Security Death Index Alaska Social Security Death Index Arizona Social Security Death Index Arkansas Social Security Death Index California Social Security Death Index Colorado Social Security Death Index
https://socialsecuritydeathindex-search.com/search/
What should I do when someone dies? · FAQ | SSA
Notify Social Security as soon as possible when someone getting benefits dies. In most cases, the funeral director will report the person’s death to Social Security. Give the funeral director the deceased’s Social Security number so he or she can report the death. See How Social Security Can Help You When A Family Member Dies for more information.
https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02077
Survivors Benefits | SSA - Social Security Administration
In most cases, the funeral home will report the person’s death to us. You should give the funeral home the deceased person’s Social Security number if you want them to make the report. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778 ).
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/survivors/