Show SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD MAKES STATEMENT 0 ability to furnish proof of age when a claim is filed for federal old age and survivors insurance will often avoid delay in receipt of benfit checks che manager wilber alivan of the social security dadds grand junction field office I 1 has announced I 1 proof of age is necessary before decision can be made as to a claimants eligibility to receive benefits at age 65 says manager sullivan it is recommended that those who expect to be eligible for benefits in the future even though they do not expect to retire for several years check up on available proofs as to their date of birth the gathering of such proof of age has been the single factor occasioning the greatest delay in paying benefits proof of age if a birth certificate were not available might include church or baptismal record or miscellaneous evidence of V ag nature such as school rec ofer ait oit r marriage certificate if you have any questions concerning the proof necessary call or write to the social security boards field office in the post office building in grand junction colorado |