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A. You can. Social Security will accept your application for early benefits when you're 61 years 9 months. Regardless of how old you are, the agency generally recommends that you apply three months before you would like the first payment to arrive.
Questions about our Social Security Retirement Benefits Application... Who can apply for retirement benefits online? You can apply online for retirement benefits or benefits as a spouse if you: are at least 61 years and 9 months old; are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record;