This information was just sent to me, and it is 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. Karen -----Original Message----- I just thought I would spread the word that the fees for getting a copy of a Social Security Application are going up drastically on 1 July 2001. If you apply before then you will be charged the old amount which is now $7 if you know the number, and $16.50 if you do not. The new fees are posted at: http://www.ssa.gov/foia/foia_guide.htm It appears that the increases are more than substantial, they are gigantic. This means that the time for procrastination is over. The address you need to send them to is: Social Security Administration Office of Central Records Operation Attention: Freedom of Information Workgroup PO Box 17772 300 N. Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21290

Anyone have any clue as to the reason for such an outrageous increase? Steve Winget Huntington Beach CA On Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at 08:00 AM, Thomas Anderson wrote: > > This information was just sent to me, and it is 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. >