How to Prove to a Credit Bureau You Are Not Deceased
If you have a deceased indicator on a credit report, it is important that you act quickly to dispute and correct the error. You do this by filing a formal dispute through the credit bureau and then providing the documentation needed to prove that you’re alive and well! You may also need to prove that you’re not deceased to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as well.
Though it is a bit of a hassle, it is important to be intentional, accurate, and thorough in undertaking the dispute process. So, don’t delay getting started, but don’t rush the process either. Take the time to follow the steps outlined below.
Steps to Dispute a Deceased Indicator
Contact a consumer protection lawyer. Being flagged as deceased is considered to be such an egregious error under the law that you ma...