How to Fill Out Form SSA-783

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

Form SSA-783 example filled out, example: a grandmother lists her contributions
Mary Sample fills out Form SSA-783 about her grandson's support. She contributed monthly for all of 2025, and nobody else contributed, so the second and third rows of item 1(a) stay empty. The picture shows it filled in, and all its values are invented. There was no break in contributions, so the No box in item 1(b) is ticked and the item 1(b) lines stay empty. Her contributions did not end early, so the Ended month and year boxes in item 1(a) and item 1(c) stay empty. She gave only cash and no payments went to another person or agency, so nothing goes in item 1(d) or item 1(e). The claimant had no income, so the No box in item 2 is ticked and the how much and months boxes stay empty. The child lived with one parent, so the No box in 3(a) is ticked and 3(b), one household fund, stays empty. Understanding as to how much each would contribute in 3(c) and the monthly income of each in 3(d) stay empty too. She signed in ink, not by mark, so the witnesses boxes stay empty.

How to fill out Form SSA-783, box by box

The wage earner or self-employed person

Form SSA-783 example filled out, the wage earner or self-employed person

Print the name of the wage earner or self-employed person and enter the Social Security number.

You and the claimant

Form SSA-783 example filled out, you and the claimant

Print your full name (first name, middle initial, last name) and your relationship to the claimant.

Print the name of the claimant and the relationship to the wage earner or self-employed person.

1(a), each person or agency who contributed to the claimant's support

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 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

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 1(b), any break in contributions

Mark Yes or No for any break in contributions by any contributor within the period. If "Yes," give name of contributor, months in which no contributions were made, and reason.

1(c), contributions that ended

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 1(c), contributions that ended

If any contributions ended before the wage earner's or self-employed person's death or, if living, before application was filed, give name of contributor and why contributions stopped.

1(d), other than cash

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 1(d), other than cash

If other than cash was contributed, such as clothing, board or room, give the name of contributor, items contributed and approximate value for items supplied during the period in 1(a).

1(e), payments made for claimant's support

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 1(e), payments made for claimant's support

Give name and address of person or agency to which payments were made for claimant's support.

2, wages or income of his or her own

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 2, wages or income of his or her own

Did the claimant have wages or income of his or her own? Mark Yes or No.

If "Yes," enter how much per month and specify in which months.

3(a), a child who lived with more than one parent

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 3(a), a child who lived with more than one parent

Mark Yes if the claimant is a child who lived with more than one parent (including stepparents) and answer (b), (c) and (d). If "No," go on to item 4.

3(b), one household fund

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 3(b), one household fund

If both parents with whom child lived contributed to child's support, did they use their monies as one household fund? Mark Yes or No. If "Yes," enter how much each contributed to the fund.

3(c), understanding as to how much each would contribute

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 3(c), understanding as to how much each would contribute

If their monies were not combined, write what understanding they had as to how much each would contribute to the child's support.

3(d), the monthly income of each

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 3(d), the monthly income of each

Enter the monthly income of each, for Mother and Father.

4, how did you learn of the facts

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 4, how did you learn of the facts

Write how you learned of the facts you gave in questions 1, 2, and 3.

The signature and your address

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 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

Form SSA-783 example filled out, 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).

Form SSA-783 PDF Details

Send or bring the completed form to your local Social Security office.

Unknown: All items on this form requiring an answer must be answered or marked “Unknown.”

More space: If you need more space for explaining any answers to the questions, attach a separate sheet.

Other than cash: If other than cash was contributed, such as clothing, board or room, give the following information regarding items supplied.

Witnesses: Witnesses are required only if this statement has been signed by mark (X).

QuestionAnswer
Form Name Form SSA-783
Form Length 3 pages
Fillable? Yes
Fillable fields 75
Avg. time to fill out 13 min
Other names SSA-783, SSA783, SSA 783, Form SSA-783, Statement Regarding Contributions
Edition09-2026
Issuing agencySocial Security Administration
Where to sendYour local Social Security office
Who signsPerson making statement
Official sourceForm SSA-783 (Rev 09-2026), Social Security Administration