The evidence criteria outlined in RM 10212.000 for changing Numident information applies to the deceased person. The field office (FO) should obtain:

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  proper identification for the NH from the requestor to make the necessary change(s); and

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  evidence of the requestor’s identity in order to establish the relationship to the deceased numberholder (NH).

IMPORTANT: Remember to develop leads for survivor (spouse and children) claims per GN 00202.020.

Process the application to update the NH’s Numident record.

If the death information was not on the Numident:

1. 1. 

   Correct the NH name, date of birth, or citizenship/alien status.

   See SSNAP User Guide for input instructions.

   NOTE: 

   Select “yes” to “Suppress card issuance?” on the SSNAP Additional info screen. For additional information, see the SSNAP User Guide.

   NOTE: 

   For information on input of a DOD to the NUMIDENT via DIPS, see the DIPS User Guide.

2. 2. 

   Add it by making an input to the Death Information Processing System (DIPS).
   
   

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  RM 10225.080, Policy on Social Security Number (SSN) Applications on Behalf of Deceased Persons

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  RM 10225.085, Field Office Procedure for Handling Requests for an Original Social Security Number (SSN) for a Deceased Person

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  RM 10225.090, Request for Replacement Social Security Card (SSN Card) for a Deceased Person

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  GN 02602.055, Erroneous Death Terminations

For additional information, see the SSNAP User Guide and the DIPS User Guide.