https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/Re-entry-to-complete-started-Social-Security-Application/m-p/2603799#M6900 <P>Does anyone know how long the SS re-entry number is valid once you have saved and exited a started application for benefits, but have not finished it? Are you able to use the re-entry number for many months, or is there a time limit to go back in and complete the application?</P> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:52:58 GMT MarkG766531 2025-03-22T18:52:58Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/Re-entry-to-complete-started-Social-Security-Application/m-p/2603799#M6900 <P>Does anyone know how long the SS re-entry number is valid once you have saved and exited a started application for benefits, but have not finished it? Are you able to use the re-entry number for many months, or is there a time limit to go back in and complete the application?</P> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:52:58 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/Re-entry-to-complete-started-Social-Security-Application/m-p/2603799#M6900 MarkG766531 2025-03-22T18:52:58Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/Re-entry-to-complete-started-Social-Security-Application/m-p/2603811#M6903 <P><a href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/36371398">@MarkG766531</a>&nbsp;</P><P>As long as it has not been submitted then it should remain open and you should be able to access it.</P><P><A href="https://www.ssa.gov/apply/return-saved-application" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SSA.gov - Return to a saved application</A>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.ssa.gov/faqs/en/questions/KA-03263.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SSA.gov - FAQ - 11/15/2022 - How do I return to an online application for retirement or disability benefits that I already started but did not finish?</A>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 23:26:11 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/Re-entry-to-complete-started-Social-Security-Application/m-p/2603811#M6903 GailL1 2025-03-22T23:26:11Z