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TN 83 (09-26)

SI 00604.008 Filing Date Block

A. Policy

The filing date will be either the date the application is received or the protective filing date, whichever is earlier. For determining the filing date see, GN 00204.007. When an individual is filing on the basis of age, if the application date is before attainment of age 65, the effective filing date is the date the claimant becomes 65, see GN 00201.005C.2.

B. Procedure-When/How to Complete

Enter the filing date.

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    Receipt: Mark this block if the receipt date is the filing date.

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    Protective Filing: Mark this block if there is a protective filing date.

NOTE: If a closeout notice was previously issued for the protective filing date and the application form is received after the protective filing closeout period, the protective filing date cannot be used as the filing date. However, if an open protective filing exists, use that date. Otherwise, use the receipt date as the filing date. For establishing protective filings refer to SI 00601.020. For protective writings and oral inquiries refer to SI 00601.025. For close out procedures refer to SI 00601.037B.

C. References

To Link to this section - Use this URL:
http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0500604008
SI 00604.008 - Filing Date Block - 09/18/2026
Batch run: 09/18/2026
Rev:09/18/2026