Social Security Electronic Signature Rule Clarification
By Scott Layden, Jr. Senior Disability Advocate
On August 11, 2025, Social Security clarified its requirements for electronic signatures on certain documents. These documents include Claimant’s Appointment of a Representative (SSA-1696), Fee Agreement for Representation before the Social Security Administration (SSA-1693), as well as Applications for Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
EM-25010 REV
Based on these recent changes by Social Security, we at Disability Help Group have updated our electronic signature software and procedures. The new software shows a date/time stamp directly below our client’s electronic signature on the document. This date/time stamp corresponds to the exact date/time that our client signed the document electronically.
If you are a current Disability Help Group client, you may be contacted by DHG and asked to sign updated paperwork using your electronic signature. These documents can be electronically signed via a cell phone text message link or an emailed link. The electronic signature process is very straightforward and easy to complete.
These new procedures ensure that we are in compliance with Social Security’s clarified rule EM-25010 REV. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Social Security rule change (EM-25010 REV), or any other issue, please call your DHG Senior Advocate at 800-800-3332 or contact us today for a FREE consultation HERE.
This article was written & fact-checked by Scott Layden, Jr., Senior Disability Advocate. With years of experience supporting our clients through disability claims, Scott Layden, Jr. ensures readers receive trustworthy and actionable guidance.
