Federal / Social Security Administration
Start from the official source, then open the page that explains the goal, warning signs, blank PDF, and guided questions.
Social Security Administration · CMS-40B · Social Security Administration, Federal, USA · Vital Records
For identity-sensitive records where exact names and proof matter.
Adds Medicare Part B (medical insurance) for someone who already has Part A. You tell Social Security who you are, check the YES box for Part B, sign, and send it in. Best for federal vital records tasks where the official source needs to be clear.
Social Security Administration · Form SS-5 · Social Security Administration, Federal, USA · Vital Records
For identity-sensitive records where exact names and proof matter.
Form SS-5 is the official Social Security Administration application for getting, replacing, or correcting a Social Security card. SSA uses it to match your legal name, date of birth, citizenship or immigration status, and identity documents before issuing a card. Best for federal vital records tasks where the official source needs to be clear.