Someone had asked for this form letter and I thought it might be helpful for everyone. Social Security Administration Office of Central Records Operations FOIA Workgroup P.O. Box 17772 300 N. Greene Street Baltimore, Maryland 21290 Re: Freedom of Information Act Request Dear Freedom of Information Officer, I am writing this request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552. I hereby request the Social Security File (including the SS-5, Application for Social Security Card) for the following individual: LAST, FIRST SS# Birth: DAY/MONTH/YEAR Death: DAY/MONTH/YEAR (IT'S BEST TO SPELL THE DATES OUT) This individual is deceased, having been listed in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. I understand the fee for this service is $7.00 when the Social Security Number is provided. Included is a check for $______ made out to the Social Security Administration to cover any administrative costs required by this request. Barring "unusual circumstances," please respond to my request within ten working days of the receipt of this initial correspondence. Thank you for your attention and assistance. Sincerely, Address: Daytime Phone Number: