SSA uses Form SSA-1699 to register appointed representatives of claimants before SSA who:
 Want to register for direct payment of fees;
 Registered for direct payment of fees prior to 10/31/09, but need to update their information;
 Registered as appointed representatives on or after 10/31/09, but need to update their information; or
 Received a notice from SSA instructing them to complete this form.
By registering these individuals, SSA: (1) Authenticates and authorizes them to do business with us; (2) allows them to access our records or the claimants they represent; (3) facilitates direct payment of authorized fees to appointed representatives; and (4) collects the information we need to meet Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements to issue specific IRS forms if we pay an appointed representative in excess of a specific amount ($600). The respondents are appointed representatives who want to use Form SSA-1699 for any of the purposes cited in this Notice. Receive a notice from SSA instructing them to complete this form.
US Code:
42 USC 406
Name of Law: Social Security Act
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.