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RootsWeb has made the process easy. After completing a search, you will find a link in the "Tools" column labeled "SS-5 letter." By clicking on the link, you will find a form letter with the name, Social Security Number, and pertinent dates from the Death Index already filled in. You will need to do the following before mailing the request to the SSA:  
RootsWeb has made the process easy. After completing a search, you will find a link in the "Tools" column labeled "SS-5 letter." By clicking on the link, you will find a form letter with the name, Social Security Number, and pertinent dates from the Death Index already filled in. You will need to do the following before mailing the request to the SSA:  


Add your personal contact information to the letter. Add your name, address, and daytime telephone number.  
* Add your personal contact information to the letter. Add your name, address, and daytime telephone number.  


Include a check or money order made payable to the Social Security Administration. The SSA also accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Diner’s Club. Include the card number and expiration date if you are using a credit card.  
* Include a check or money order made payable to the Social Security Administration. The SSA also accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Diner’s Club. Include the card number and expiration date if you are using a credit card.  


The current fee (October 2012). The FOIA fees are based on the grade of the employees doing the work and the amount of time spent on your request, plus 10 cents per page for photocopying. You are charged the fee even if the SSA is unable to locate any information on the person.  
The current fee (October 2012). The FOIA fees are based on the grade of the employees doing the work and the amount of time spent on your request, plus 10 cents per page for photocopying. You are charged the fee even if the SSA is unable to locate any information on the person.  


It may take up to six months to receive a report, so please be patient. RootsWeb has no way to expedite your order, or to determine when it will be sent.  
It may take up to six months to receive a report, so please be patient. RootsWeb has no way to expedite your order, or to determine when it will be sent.


== Release of Personal Information  ==
== Release of Personal Information  ==