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When you find an individual in the Index, you can request a full copy of their application, which is known as a SS-5. | When you find an individual in the Index, you can request a full copy of their application, which is known as a SS-5. | ||
You may request a copy of the application directly on line at [http://www.ssa.gov/foia/html | You may request a copy of the application directly on line at [http://www.ssa.gov/foia/request.html#a0=0 Freedom of Information] site. The cost is the same as below, you will need to use a credit card for the charge. | ||
'''NOTE: You must include a copy of a death certificate or obituary with your request to obtain the applicant's parents' names. If you do not include proof of death, it will be crossed out on the application.''' | |||
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: | ||
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