In a message dated 9/26/2004 10:32:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, LAFinken@aol.com writes: My question this time is what form do you use to submit to SSA to request the original application of your ancestor. The form I need a copy of is the SS-5. --- Another option, if you find someone on RootsWeb's SSDI listings: http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ There is a link next to the listing where you can print out a letter requesting the SS-5 information. Joan