Individuals requesting an original or
replacement Social Security Number (SSN) card must complete form
SS-5 (U.S. residents) or SS-5-FS (U.S. citizens living abroad).
Applicants for original or replacement cards must provide evidence
to establish their eligibility for the cards. The forms are being
changed to clarify language needed to explain the provisions
mandated by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of
2004. Respondents are applicants for new or replacement SSN
cards.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.