Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration
Official owner Social Security Administration
SSA’s authorization for sources to disclose medical, educational, and other information used in a Social Security claim or appeal.
What problem this helps solve
SSA’s authorization for sources to disclose medical, educational, and other information used in a Social Security claim or appeal.
Who completes it: The person authorizing disclosure, or an authorized parent, guardian, or personal representative where the form permits.
What this does not prove
Signing authorizes disclosure under the form’s scope. It does not prove disability, eligibility, approval, or that SSA has received every needed record.
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SSA’s official form and forms directory opened and identify the June 2024 edition. SSA says prior editions are discontinued.
Last checked August 5, 2026. This label describes NOLO’s source knowledge, not agency quality or service availability.
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- Official title
- Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration
- Form number
- SSA-827
- Program
- Social Security disability claims and appeals
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Revision date
- June 1, 2024
- Who completes it
- The person authorizing disclosure, or an authorized parent, guardian, or personal representative where the form permits.
- Signature
- The official form requires a signature and date; follow its current witness and representative instructions.
- Submission methods
- Use the SSA claim or appeal route that requested the authorization; SSA’s forms directory also identifies electronic submission for SSA-827 after identity verification.
- Supporting documents
- • The form itself does not establish the complete evidence checklist for a claim or appeal.
- Languages
- English form and Spanish instructions were observed on official SSA destinations; ask SSA about other language assistance.
- Accessibility
- SSA warns that fillable PDFs may not work consistently in browser PDF viewers or with screen readers; use SSA’s electronic or assistance route when needed.
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- • Read the agency’s privacy and consent language before entering personal information.
- • Save a confirmation or reference number if one is provided.
- • If a page asks for payment unexpectedly, stop and confirm the fee with the agency.
Source note: Signing authorizes disclosure under the form’s scope. It does not prove disability, eligibility, approval, or that SSA has received every needed record.
NOLO does not process this form, receive your answers, decide eligibility, or represent the agency. A destination check does not confirm current funding, acceptance, or an outcome.
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