Alabama - Obtain a Disability Card or Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Obtain a Disability Card or Certificate, the applicant has to approach the U.S Social Security Administration link

   NOTE: To check the nearest Administrative office, Enter the ZIP code and click the “Locate” button.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for obtaining a Disability Card or Certificate.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the officer will be processed further. All the updates on the checking status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will get the card through the mail.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Birth certificate or other proof of birth
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if the applicant were not born in the United States
• Medical evidence
• An Adult Disability Report
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support
1100 West High Rise
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
Contact link and link
Office locator link

NOTE: To check the nearest Administrative office, Enter the ZIP code and click the “Locate” button.

Eligibility

• Any disabled person who intends to Obtain a Disability Card or Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• There is no fee for obtaining a Disability Card or Certificate.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Place of birth
• Date of birth
• Citizenship
• Ethnicity
• Sex
• Parents name
• Parent/ father's social security number
• Mailing address
• Signature
• Relationship with the person

Need for the Document

• Disability Certificates will be issued to those who have more than 40% Disability and the Differently Abled U.S Social Security Administration will be issued to those the above age of 10 years.
• The benefits Such as a disability card work as proof of a person’s physical condition, which is needed to avail of any facilities or concession under the government schemes for people with disabilities.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A disability Card is used as proof of identity.

External Links

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