Most of you probably already know.... BUT in case you don't ... Starting July 1, this coming Sunday, the cost of obtaining a copy of someone's SS application is going from $7 to $27 if you KNOW the SS number. If you don't, send 'em 29 bucks! If you act now, you can beat the increase. Hurry. Check this out at the following website asap: http://www.ssa.gov/FOIA/FOIA.guide.htm Read it and weep, kids.