I received the following from another mailing list and thought I would pass it on. Diann McDaniel Just wanted to let everyone know that Social Security is increasing the >>fees for requesting copies of original applications for social security >>numbers. >> >>If you know the number, the fee will increase from $7 to $27 >>If the number is not know, the fee will increase from $16.50 to $29         >>  >> >>Increases are effective with any requests postmarked after July 1, 2001