To receive a copy of someone's application for Social Security. This form makes it more convenient, But is NOT required. You can just write to them. and include the information for the person that you are seeking example; John DOE, born 31 Jan 1864 died 29 Feb 1946 Social Security # 000-00-0000 Include your name and include your return address. I just received 2 myself, it took 2 months for return and they did not use my SASE Cathleen Hope this helps someone. <http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi> <http://www.ssa.gov/foia/stateweb.html> ___________________________________________________________________ Social Security Administration Office of Central Records Operations Attention: FOIA Workgroup P.O. Box 17772 300 N. Greene Street Baltimore, Maryland 21290 Please send me a photocopy of the actual application for a Social Security card (Form SS-5--Social Security Number Record Third Party Request for Photocopy) filed by the person listed below.I obtained this information from the Social Security Death Master file at RootsWeb.com, Inc. who obtained it from the Social Security Death Master file, originally compiled by the Social Security Administration. My understanding is that the fee is $7, when the Social Security number is provided or $16.50 if the Social Security number is unknown or incorrect. Enclosed is a check or money order for $___________, made payable to the Social Security Administration. Thank you for your assistance.