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A. You can. Social Security will accept your application for early benefits when you're 61 years 9 months. Regardless of how old you are, the agency generally recommends that you apply three months before you would like the first payment to arrive.
When to Apply. If you choose to start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits at the age of 62, you can start the application process when you are 61 and nine months of age or four months ahead of time of the month you need your benefits to begin.