Can't find where to sign my Social Security application online at age 70 - stuck after 'save'

I had a similar issue last year. Try going back to MySocialSecurity account homepage and check the 'pending applications' section - sometimes it saves there and you can continue. Also check your email, they might have sent you a link to complete it.

The online application should have a 'Review and Submit' section at the end with a box where you check that you agree the information is correct (this serves as your electronic signature). If you don't see that, you likely haven't completed all required sections. Try logging back in and looking for any sections marked incomplete or with red asterisks. Also, at age 70, you should request 6 months of retroactive benefits since that's the maximum allowed. Make sure that section is completed too.

did u try using a different browser?? sometimes the ssa website doesnt work right with older versions. try chrome or edge instead of explorer. also check if u have popups blocked, sometimes the signature box is a popup and gets blocked

This happens more often than you'd think. The SSA online system has several technical issues - especially with the final submission step. You have a few options: 1. Try logging out completely, clear your browser cache/cookies, then log back in 2. Look for the 'My Applications' or 'Check Status' section to resume 3. Start a new application (not ideal but sometimes necessary) Also, since you're 70, make sure you specifically request retroactive benefits for the maximum 6 months. That's going to be a substantial amount of money you don't want to miss out on.

I was in the EXACT same situation last month trying to help my mom apply. After hours of frustration and getting nowhere on the phone, I found a service called Claimyr that got us through to an actual SSA agent in about 20 minutes instead of waiting for hours. The agent was able to check the system and confirm her application was actually submitted despite the confusing interface. You might want to check out their video at https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU to see how it works. The website is claimyr.com if you want to try it - it saved us so much frustration.

THE SSA WEBSITE IS A JOKE!!!!!! I tried FOUR TIMES to apply online and kept having problems. First it was the signature thing like you mentioned, then it was some error about my work history dates, then something else!! WASTED HOURS OF MY LIFE I'll never get back!! I finally just had my daughter drive me to the office and did it in person in 45 minutes. The government needs to hire some actual tech people who know how to make a website from THIS CENTURY!!!

If you've tried all the technical fixes and still can't complete the application, you have two remaining options since you mentioned you can't visit an office: 1. Schedule a phone appointment: Call 1-800-772-1213 early in the morning (right when they open) and specifically request a scheduled callback to complete your application by phone. 2. Use the mail option: You can request a paper application be mailed to you by calling the same number. This isn't ideal but works if all else fails. Don't give up - especially at age 70 when you're entitled to maximum benefits plus 6 months retroactive payments.

Try going to this direct link: https://secure.ssa.gov/iClaim/rib. I had to restart my application this way and it worked. The regular MySocialSecurity portal sometimes glitches on the final steps. When you get to the signature part, it's actually just a checkbox saying you agree everything is true - not an actual signature line like you might expect.

did u figure this out yet? i'm curious cuz ill need to help my dad apply next year

Congratulations on getting your application submitted! That's such a relief after all that frustration. Your experience is really helpful for others who might face similar issues. The SSA website definitely needs some serious updates - it's frustrating that something so important can be so difficult to navigate, especially for people who have vision issues or aren't as tech-savvy. For anyone else reading this thread, it sounds like the key takeaways are: 1) Use a modern browser like Chrome, 2) Make sure pop-ups aren't blocked, 3) Clear cache/cookies if you get stuck, 4) Try the direct iClaim link, and 5) Look carefully for that electronic signature checkbox rather than expecting a traditional signature box. Hope you start receiving your benefits soon - you've definitely earned them after working so long!