Replace your birth certificate. Find the vital records office in the state where you were born. Check to find out if you can obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate without any identification and follow the instructions.
Can I Start Taking Pension Benefits Early? Nope. While you can opt to tap your 401(k) at any time (though youâll pay a huge penalty to do so before age 59.5), you canât collect your pension until youâve reached the retirement age determined by your pension plan. Typically full retirement age 65, though many plans allow an early retirement that could start as soon as age 55.
How to claim. You wonât get your state pension automatically-you have to claim it. You should get a letter four months before you reach state pension age, telling you what to do. If you havenât got a letter three months before your state pension age, phone the claim line.f you donât qualify for the full basic state pension, but have some qualifying years, you will get one thirtieth of the Â£113.10 for each qualifying year. Those aged 80 or older might also be eligible for a Â£67.80 a week payment for the 2014-2015 tax year.