Please let us know how you do. I know there was a letter on this mail list several years ago about what the computer readout had versus the original application. I have seen corrections on the applications, so I would lean towards paying the $27.00. Before the price when up to $27.00, it only cost $7.00. I ordered a lot of them when they were that price. It would be nice to know what the computerized one has on it. Sorry I do not recall the difference. I just know it was not enough for what I needed to know when it came to genealogy. You can try the archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/search?path=PolandBorderSurnames . On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 11:59 PM, the cohens < the.cohens.in.california@gmail.com> wrote: > thanks Tina, > > it's also an 800 number, and they pick route calls all over the > country. I had hoped someone on the list had tried, because I would > trust their experience more than what a phone representative would > say. > > but what they do with the new online ordering system could also have > changed from the old days. > > What it says is it is a "Computer Extract of Social Security Card > Application" for the $16 fee at: > > https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp > > I would guess it should contain all the information, but wanted to > make sure before we wasted money trying to save. I was most skeptical > about the name and address at the time of the application, which we > also really need. > > But I just looked at the separate page of instructions for filling > out the form, and there it says "Computer Extract of SS-5 (May not > contain the name of the individual's parents and the place of birth)" > > I think that answers my question, it would be a gamble. Too bad, I > would like to get some others as well, but the $16 would be a lot more > affordable than $27. > > I'll let you guys know if I find more out. > > Thanks > > On 1/3/10, Tina Ellis <polska.research@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have never ordered the computerized version. All I know is that it > does > > not contain the data needed for genealogical research ... parents names > > where where the applicant was born is what most people want to know. > Maybe > > you can call SS to find out what they send for the lesser amount of > money. > > They are in Baltimore, Maryland. > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > POLANDBORDERSURNAMES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >