Form SSA-783 at a glance
What it is: The Statement Regarding Contributions gives information used in connection with an application for insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act.
Where and when to file: Send or bring the completed form to your local Social Security office.
A filled-in Form SSA-783 example: a grandmother lists her contributions

How to fill out Form SSA-783, box by box
The wage earner or self-employed person
You and the claimant
1(a), each person or agency who contributed to the claimant's support

In 1(a), give the information for the period indicated about each person or agency who contributed to the claimant's support.
Under Name and Address of Contributors, enter each contributor and the relationship to the claimant.
Under Contributions, for Began and Ended, enter MO. and YR.
Under How Often Made, enter weekly, monthly or occasionally.
Under Average Amount of Contribution, enter the amount.
1(b), any break in contributions
1(c), contributions that ended
1(d), other than cash
1(e), payments made for claimant's support
2, wages or income of his or her own
3(a), a child who lived with more than one parent
3(b), one household fund
3(c), understanding as to how much each would contribute
4, how did you learn of the facts
The signature and your address

Sign on the signature line in ink and enter your first name, middle initial, last name, and the date (MM/DD/YYYY).
Enter your telephone number (including area code), your mailing address (number and street, Apt No., P.O. Box, or Rural Route), city and state, ZIP code, and the name of the county (if any) in which you now live.
The witnesses

Witnesses are required only if the statement has been signed by mark (X). If signed by mark (X), two witnesses to the signing who know the person making the statement must sign, giving their full addresses.
Each witness enters a signature and an address (number and street, city, state, and ZIP code).
More rules for Form SSA-783
Answer all items on this form requiring an answer or mark them "Unknown." If you need more space for explaining any answers to the questions, attach a separate sheet.
It will take about 15 minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions.
Common questions about Form SSA-783
Where do I file it?
You can find your local Social Security office through SSA's website at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Is there a penalty?
Anyone who knowingly gives a false statement about a material fact in this information, or causes someone else to do so, commits a crime and may be subject to a fine or imprisonment.
What am I certifying when I sign?
Signing declares under penalty of perjury that you have examined all the information on this form, and on any accompanying statements or forms, and it is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
Sources
[1] Form SSA-783 (09-2026), Statement Regarding Contributions, Social Security Administration (the Official source link on this page).












