I think it is important to remember that the main function of the Social Security Administration is to see that the Social Security benefits are properly administered, recorded, and disbursed. Genealogical pursuits, as important as they are to us genealogists, must necessarily take a back-seat to the primary business at hand. Consequently, it is to be expected that our requests for copies of deceased persons' SS-5 forms may take some time. Just be careful in your requests and be sure that you have included all possible information so that you are not disappointed. While we are on the subject, all of us should be aware that the SSDI "Social Security Death Index" is a list which has been extracted from an official Social Security Administration information release. The SSDI, in itself, IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SSA document. Consequently, it is not advisable to request information based on "according to the SSDI" or similar verbage. Simply cite the dates as you find them on whatever reference material you are using in your request for a copy of an SS-5 form. It is best NOT to mention the "SSDI" Hope this helps Frank