I have retired (65) I was under extreme duress, and it was necessary to do so. I applied for my Retirement and for my SS. I went to SS office sat for 2 hrs and when I got to see a very nice young man. He pointed out that in 1968 when my mother took me to get my Card for the first time she had to submit my birth certificate. (for a work permit for school) there is an incorrect date for my year of birth. (1951) mine is 7-11-52. so they did nothing to help. The gentleman told me that sometimes when they transfer to computer. (there error) So now I have to wait until I get a Birth Certificate which at this time will take another 3 months to get. (pennsylvania is working on July 2017 requests.)What can I do . I am about to lose my house and my bills are so behind. (I retired Sept 30, 2017) requested Birth Certificate in Oct.2017. I can not even get my Retirement from Florida.

Hi,

The only preferred evidence of age that Social Security could accept in lieu of a birth certificate would be a religious record (e.g. baptismal certificate). If that's unavailable, Social Security could only use other types of age evidence if your state of birth determines that no record of your birth exists (https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0200302020).

Do you have any relatives living near a vital records office in Pennsylvania who could pick up a copy of your birth certificate in person? Their website (http://www.health.pa.gov/myrecords/certificates/pages/11596.aspx#.WiKgB6...) says that birth certificates can be obtained by a relative, attorney or POA.

Meanwhile, you may have better filing options available to you other than filing for reduced benefits on your own record. You may want to strongly consider using the maximization software available on this website in order to explore your filing options and determine your most advantageous strategy.

Best, Jerry