Form SSA-7050-F4 Request fo Social Security Earning Information

OMB MOCK Version

Form Approved

Social Security Administration OMB No. 0960-0525

REQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS INFORMATION

DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO REQUEST YEARLY EARNINGS TOTALS.

Yearly earnings totals are FREE to the public if you do not require certification.

To obtained FREE yearly totals of earnings, visit our website at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

*Use This Form If You Need

1. Certified or Non-Certified Detailed Earnings Information

Includes years of employment or self-employment and the

names and addresses of employers.

OR

2. Certified Yearly Totals of Earnings

Includes total earnings for each year but does not include

the names and addresses of employers.

Privacy Act Statement

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Section 205 of the Social Security Act, as amended, authorizes us to collect the information on this form. We will use the information you provide to identify your records and send the earnings information you request. Completion of this form is voluntary; however, failure to do so may prevent your request from being processed.

We rarely use the information in your earnings record for any purpose other than for determining your entitlement to Social Security benefits. However, we may use it for the administration and integrity of Social Security programs. We may also disclose information to another person or to another agency in accordance with approved routine uses, which include but are not limited to the following:

1. To enable a third party or an agency to assist Social Security in establishing rights to Social Security benefits and/or coverage;

2. To comply with Federal laws requiring the release of information from Social Security records (e.g., to the Government Accountability Office and Department of Veterans’ Affairs);

3. To make determinations for eligibility in similar health and income maintenance programs at the Federal, State, and local level; and,

4. To facilitate statistical research, audit, or investigative activities necessary to assure the integrity and improvement of Social Security programs.

A complete list of routine uses for earnings information is available in our Systems of Records Notices entitled, the Earnings Recording and Self-Employment Income System (60-0059), the Master Beneficiary Record (60-0090), and the SSA-Initiated Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement (60-0224).

In addition, you may choose to pay for the earnings information you requested with a credit card. 31 C.F.R. Part 206 specifically authorizes us to collect credit card information. The information you provide about your credit card is voluntary. Providing payment information is only necessary if you are making payment by credit card. You do not need to fill out the credit card information if you choose another means of payment (for example, by check or money order). If you choose the credit card payment option, we will provide the information you give us to the banks handling your credit card account and the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) account.

Routine uses applicable to credit card information, include but are not limited to:

(1) to enable a third party or an agency to assist Social Security to effect a salary or an administrative offset or to an agent of SSA that is a consumer reporting agency for preparation of a commercial credit report in accordance with 31 U.S.C. §§ 3711, 3717 and 3718; and (2) to a consumer reporting agency or debt collection agent to aid in the collection of outstanding debts to the Federal Government.

A complete list of routine uses for credit card information is available in our System of Records Notice entitled, the Financial Transactions of SSA Accounting and Finance Offices (60-0231). The notice, additional information regarding this form, routine uses of information, and our programs and systems is available on-line at www.socialsecurity.gov or at your local Social Security office.

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aperwork Reduction Act Statement - This information collection meets the requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507, as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. We estimate that it will take about 11 minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions. Send only comments relating to our time estimate above to: SSA, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401.

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EQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS INFORMATION

1. Provide your name as it appears on your most recent Social Security card or the name of the individual whose earnings you are requesting.

First Name: Middle Initial:

Last Name:

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One SSN per request.

123-45-6789

ocial Security

N umber (SSN):

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ate of Birth:

Date of Death:

(If Applicable)

Other Name(s) Used

(Include Maiden Name) _____________________________________________________________

2. What kind of earnings information do you need? (Choose ONE of the following types of earnings or SSA must return this request.)

Itemized Statement of Earnings $102 Year(s) Requested: to

(Includes the names and addresses of employers.)

If you check this box, tell us below why you need this information below. to

Check this box if you want the earnings information CERTIFIED for an additional $32.00 fee.

Certified Yearly Totals of Earnings $32 Year(s) Requested: to

(Does not include employer names and addresses.)

Yearly earnings totals are FREE to the public if you do to

not require certification. To obtained FREE yearly totals

of earnings, visit our website at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

3. If you would like this information sent to someone else, please fill in the information below.

I authorize the Social Security Administration to release the earnings information to:

Name

Address

State

City

Zip Code

4. I am the individual to whom the record pertains (or a person authorized to sign on behalf of that individual). I understand that any false representation to knowingly and willfully obtain information from Social Security records is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or one year in prison. SSA must receive this form within 60 days from the date signed.

Signature of Individual or legal guardian

Date

Daytime Phone: ( )

Relationship (if applicable, you must attach proof)

Address

State

City

Zip Code

Witnesses must sign this form ONLY if the above signature is by marked (X). If signed by mark (X), two witnesses to the signing who know the

signee must sign below and provide their full addresses. Please print the signee’s name next to the mark (X) on the signature line above.

1. Signature of Witness

2. Signature of Witness

Form SSA-7050-FX (xx-xxxx) EF (xx-xxxx)

^{Address (Number and Street, City, State and Zip Code)}

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R EQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS INFORMATION

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR REQUEST

You may use this form to request earnings information for only ONE Social Security Number (SSN)

• How do I get my earnings statement?

You must complete the attached form to tell us the specific years of earnings you want and provide ONE mailing address. Mail the completed form to SSA within 60 days of signature. If you sign with an "X", your mark must be witnessed by two impartial persons who must provide their name and address in the spaces provided.

Select ONE type of earnings statements and include the appropriate fee.

1. Certified/Non-Certified Itemized Statement of Earnings

This statement includes years of self-employment or employment and the names and addresses of employers.

2. Certified Yearly Totals of Earnings

This statement includes the total earnings for each year requested but does not include the names and addresses of employers.

If you require one of each type of earnings statement, you must complete two separate forms. Mail each form to SSA with one form of payment attached to each request.

• How do I get someone else’s earnings statement?

You may get someone else’s earnings information if you meet one of the following criteria, attached the necessary documents to show your entitlement to the earnings information and include the appropriate fee.

1. Someone Else's Earnings

The natural or adoptive parent or legal guardian of a minor child, or the legal guardian of a legally declared incompetent individual, may obtain earnings information if acting in the best interest of the minor child or incompetent individual. You must include proof of your relationship to the individual with your request. The proof may include a birth certificate, court order, adoption decree, or other legally binding document.

2. A Deceased Person's Earnings

You can request earnings information from the record of a deceased person if you are:

• The legal representative of the estate;

• A survivor (that is, the spouse, parent, child, divorced spouse of divorced parent); or

• An individual with a material interest (e.g., financial) who is an heir at law, next of kin, beneficiary under the will or done of property of the decedent.

You must include proof of death and proof of your relationship to the deceased with your request.

• Is There A Fee For Earnings Information?

Yes. We charge a $102 fee for providing information for purposes unrelated to the administration of our programs.

1. Certified or Non-Certified Itemized Statement of Earnings

In most instances, individuals request itemized statements of earnings for purposes unrelated to our programs such as for a private pension plan or personal injury suit. Private pension plans may email [email protected] for an alternate method of obtaining itemized earnings information.

We will certify the itemized earnings information for an additional $32.00 fee. Certification is usually not necessary unless you are specifically requested to obtain a certified earnings record.

Sometimes, there is no charge for itemized earnings information. If you have reason to believe your earnings are not correct (for example, you have previously received earnings information from us and it does not agree with your records), we will supply you with more detail for the year(s) in question. Be sure to show the year(s) involved on the request form and explain why you need the information. If you do not tell us why you need the information, we will charge a fee.

2. Certified Yearly Totals of Earnings

We charge $32 to certify yearly totals of earnings. However, if you do not want or need certification, you may obtain yearly totals FREE of charge at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Certification is usually not necessary unless you are advised specifically to obtain a certified earnings record.

• Method of Payment

DO NOT SEND CASH.

You may pay by credit card, check or money order.

• Credit Card Instructions

Complete the credit card section on page 4 and return it with your request form.

• Check or Money Order Instructions

Enclose one check or money order per request form payable to the Social Security Administration and write the Social Security number in the memo.

• How long will it take SSA to process my request?

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lease allow SSA 120 days to process this request. After 120 days, you may contact 1-800-772-1213 to leave an inquiry regarding your request.

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R EQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS INFORMATION

• Where do I send my completed request?

Mail the completed form, supporting documentation, If using a private contractor such as FedEx

and applicable fee to: mail form, supporting documentation and applicable fee to:

Social Security Administration

Division of Earnings Records Operations Social Security Administration

P.O. Box 33003 Division of Earnings Records Operations

Baltimore, MD 21290-3003 300 N. Greene Street

Baltimore, MD 21290-0300

• How much do I have to pay for an Itemized Statements of Earnings?

Non-Certified Itemized Statement of Earnings	Certified Itemized Statement of Earnings
$102.00	$134.00

• How much do I have to pay for certified yearly totals of earnings?

Certified yearly totals of earnings cost $32.00. You may obtain non-certified yearly totals FREE of charge at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Certification is usually not necessary unless you are specifically asked to obtain a certified earnings record.

YOU CAN MAKE YOUR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD

As a convenience, we offer you the option to make your payment by credit card.

You may also pay by check or money order. Make check payable to Social Security Administration.

Regular credit card rules will apply. Please read our Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act on page one.

CHECK ONE	Visa American Express MasterCard Discover
Credit Card Holder’s Name (Enter the name from the credit card)	_________________________________________________ (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name)
Credit Card Holder’s Address	_________________________________________________ (Number and Street) _________________________________________________ (City, State and Zip Code)
Daytime Telephone Number	__________ ___________--_________________ (Area Code) (Daytime Telephone Number)
Credit Card Number	___________ -- ____________ -- ____________-- ___________
Credit Card Expiration Date	___________ _____________________ (Month) (Year)
Amount Charged See above to select the correct fee for your request. Applicable fees are $32, $98 or $130. SSA will return forms without the appropriate fee.	$ _______________________________________________
Credit Card Holder’s Signature
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE OFFICE USE ONLY	Authorization
	Name	Date
	Remittance Control #

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