Code of Federal Regulations > Title 20 > Chapter III > Part 416 > Subpart C - Subpart C—Filing of Applications

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 416.301 - Introduction.

§ 416.302 - Definitions.

§ 416.305 - You must file an application to receive supplemental security income benefits.

APPLICATIONS

§ 416.310 - What makes an application a claim for benefits.

§ 416.315 - Who may sign an application.

§ 416.320 - Evidence of authority to sign an application for another.

§ 416.325 - When an application is considered filed.

§ 416.327 - Pilot program for photographic identification of disability benefit applicants in designated geographic areas.

EFFECTIVE FILING PERIOD OF APPLICATION

§ 416.330 - Filing before the first month you meet the requirements for eligibility.

§ 416.335 - Filing in or after the month you meet the requirements for eligibility.

FILING DATE BASED UPON A WRITTEN STATEMENT OR ORAL INQUIRY

§ 416.340 - Use of date of written statement as application filing date.

§ 416.345 - Use of date of oral inquiry as application filing date.

§ 416.350 - Treating a title II application as an oral inquiry about SSI benefits.

DEEMED FILING DATE BASED ON MISINFORMATION

§ 416.351 - Deemed filing date in a case of misinformation.

WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION

§ 416.355 - Withdrawal of an application.

§ 416.360 - Cancellation of a request to withdraw.