How to check on social security application

Our online services let you get the information you need from anywhere, on any device. If you applied for Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can log in to or create a my Social Security account to check the status of your application.

Your application status shows:

• Date of filing.
• Current claim location.
• Servicing office location.
• Scheduled hearing date and time.
• Re-entry numbers for incomplete applications.
• Publications that may be of interest to you, depending on your claim and current step in the process.

Sign in to your my Social Security account to check your application status

Already have a my Social Security Account?

Sign in to your account, scroll down to the “Your Benefit Application” section and select “View Details” to see your application status.

Don't have a my Social Security Account?

Creating a free my Social Security account takes less than 10 minutes. You can check the status of your application and get access to many other online services.

Still have questions?

If you have questions or need help understanding how to check the status of your Social Security application online, call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your Social Security office. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.