If you are sending a request for the Social Security record of a relative, you will need to supply the following information: FULL NAME DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH S.S. # AND........ PROOF OF DEATH......EITHER A COPY OF THE OBITUARY OR VERIFICATION FROM THE FUNERAL HOME I request both grandfather's and they kicked it back to me for "proof" of their deaths. Cost: $7.00 (don't expect it returned in 20 days........more like 3-6 months.) ADDRESS: Social Security Administration Office of Disclosure Policy 3-A-6 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235 I have included this link for the S.S. Administration - check under "Fee Schedule for Frequently Requested Records." Also info in case you do not have the S.S. #., fees, etc. <A HREF="http://www.ssa.gov/foia/foia_guide.htm">Freedom of Information Guide</A> - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- FOR RAILROAD RETIREMENT RECORDS: U.S. RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD 844 N. Rush St. Chicago, IL 60611-2092 Hope this helps! Gwen L.