The SSA-11 form is a crucial tool for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States who need to change their representative payee. This process is vital for those unable to manage their ...

For a person to become a representative payee for a friend or family member, they must complete Form SSA-11—Request to Be Selected as a Payee, typically in person at a Social Security office ...

They must complete this form and return it to Social Security by mail or, if they have a personal my Social Security account, they can file it online using the Representative Payee portal.

If you believe someone you know might need a representative payee, call Social Security’s national customer service line at 800-772-1213 or contact your local office and make an appointment.

You apply to be a representative payee by submitting an application, Form SSA-11-BK. You might need to participate in a face to face interview with your local Social Security Office.

A representative payee is a person or an organization we appoint to receive the Social Security or SSI benefits for beneficiaries who can’t manage or direct the management of their benefits.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is aware of the potential for financial mishandling of benefits, and they therefore have put together what's called the Representative Payment Program.

You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 to schedule an appointment. Most representative payees are responsible for completing an annual form to account for the benefit payments they receive and manage.