22 April 2022 4:10

Can you fax documents to Social Security?

Social security accepts documents sent via fax in any State across the country, as long as the barcode that you have been provided by the Social Security office or State Disability Determination Services (DDS) is displayed clearly on the first page of each fax document.

How do I send a fax through Social Security?

Use your office fax to send records to Social Security any time day or night. For either of these methods, use a barcode provided by the state DDS or Social Security hearing office handling your client’s disability claim. The barcode directs the information you submit to the claimant’s unique disability folder.

Is it safe to fax SSN?

Fax transmissions involving computer networks (fax to computer, computer to fax, computer to computer) are not secure and should not include SSNs.

Can I email documents to SSA?

Who do I notify if I have problems uploading a document? You may call the Social Security Electronic Records Express Help Desk at 1-866-691-3061 or send them an email at [email protected], or you should contact the office where you are sending the document or the office that requested the information.

How do I send documents to Social Security?

Do not write anything on the original documents.

Please write the Social Security number on a separate sheet of paper and include it in the mailing envelope along with the documents. If you do not want to mail these documents, you may bring them to a Social Security office.

Why fax is not secure?

A Lack of Data Encryption

Fax documents are sent without any form of security or encryption. This means that while in transit, they are susceptible to access. Anyone who can access the phone line you are using to transmit files can very easily steal the information you send.

Where do I send my correspondence to Social Security?

If you still need additional help, you may write to the Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support. Please include your Social Security number or claim number whenever you write to us. 6401 Security Blvd.