Do you need to report a death?
Yes, I need to report a death.
You can call 1-800-772-1213 TTY 1-800-325-0778 between the hours of 7.a.m and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday to talk to a Social Security Representative to report a death.  You can also, visit your local Social Security office.
How many credits are needed to provide benefits for survivors?