SSA uses the following approved signature alternatives or signature proxies:
On November 20, 2004, signature proxy became available for initial claims taken in
Foreign Service Posts (FSPs) that have access to the Modernized Claims System (MCS).
On July 12, 2006, signature proxy expanded to the following SSA foreign program forms
when taken in connection with an initial claim:
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SSA-308 (Modified Benefit Formula Questionnaire-Foreign Pension)
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SSA-7163 (Questionnaire About Employment or Self-Employment Outside the United States)
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SSA-7163A (Supplemental Statement Regarding Farming Activities of Person Living Outside
the United States)
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SSA-21 (Supplement to Claim of Person Outside the United States)
For more information about Alternative Signature Methods, see GN 00201.015.