Applying for Social Security is a process that begins well before the first check shows up in your bank account. You may have decided you'd like to start taking your benefits on a certain date, but the Social Security Administration first has to verify that you're eligible to do so -- and the rules are more complicated than you'd expect.

If you're thinking about signing up in 2024, here's what you need to know about when you can apply and when you'll get your first check.

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