This information was just sent to me through another list, and I thought it well worth passing along. Currently, if you wish to obtain a copy of your ancestor's Social Security Number application and you can provide the SS number, the fee is only $7. As of July 1, it will jump to $27. Rates higher without the S.S. All information is available at the site below. The new fees are posted at: http://www.ssa.gov/foia/foia_guide.htm You can do a search and actually fill out a form requesting this info at: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm The application form (SS-5) contains the following information: Full name Full name at birth (including maiden name) Present mailing address Age at last birthday Date of birth Place of birth (City, county, state) Father's full name "regardless of whether living or dead" Mother's full name, including maiden name, "regardless of whether living or dead" Sex and race Ever applied for SS number/Railroad Retirement before? Yes/No Current employer's name and address Date signed Applicant's signature Rich ___________________________________________________________ «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»¥«¤»§«¤» Rich Lowe richlowe@web-iowa.com Van Buren Co. IA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/ IAVANBUR-L Mail List http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/how-to-subscribe.html Villages of Van Buren http://www.800-tourvbc.com