Application for a Social Security Card

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SSA-2935-OP1 Authorization to the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Justification for Non-Substantive Changes - 0066.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2017-11-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
9002	Application for a Social Security Card - no need to provide parent's SSN (Paper or Intranet Modalities) Instruction	Modified
216218	Application for a Social Security Card - no need to provide parent's SSN (iSSNRC Internet Modality) Other-Internet Screens	Unchanged
199949	Application for a Social Security Card - Asking for Replacement Card beyond allowable limits Instruction	Modified
199948	Application for a Social Security Card - Age 12 or older, additional questions Instruction	Unchanged
199946	Application for a Social Security Card - need to provide parent's SSN Instruction	Modified
198351	Authorization to the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information Other-Cover Letter	Unchanged
198350	Authorization to the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0066	ICR Reference No: 201710-0960-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201504-0960-007
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for a Social Security Card
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/25/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/03/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2018	08/31/2018	08/31/2018
Responses	13,901,900	0	13,901,900
Time Burden (Hours)	1,911,150	0	1,911,150
Cost Burden (Dollars)	11,000,000	0	11,000,000

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Abstract: SSA collects information on the SS-5 (used in the United States) and SS-5-FS (used outside the United States) to issue original or replacement Social Security cards. SSA also enters the application data into the Social Security Number Application Process (SSNAP) when card via telephone or in person. In addition, hospitals collect the same information on SSA's behalf for newborn children through the Enumeration-at-Birth process. In this process, parents of newborns provide hospital birth registration clerks with information required to register these newborns. Hospitals send this information to State Bureaus of Vital Statistics (BVS), and they send the information to SSA's National Computer Center. SSA then uploads the data to the SSA mainframe along with all other enumeration data, and we assign the newborn a Social Security number (SSN) and issue a Social Security card. Respondents can also use these modalities to request a change in their SSN records. Additionally, the iSSNRC application will collect information similar to the paper SS-5 for no-change replacement SSN cards for adult U.S. citizens. A new iSSNRC modality included in the current clearance will allow certain applicants for an SSN replacement card to apply by completing an internet application and submitting the required evidence online rather than completing a paper Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. The respondents for this collection are applicants for original and replacement Social Security cards, or individuals who wish to change information in their SSN records, who use any of the modalities described above. We are completing a Non-Substantive Change Request to update an Interagency Agreement (IAA) that outlines the agreed-upon services that Non Claims-Taking Posts (NCTPs) including all consular agencies will perform on behalf of SSA starting October 1, 2017. Therefore, revisions are necessary to instruct the applicant of the proper contacts to obtain information and assistance to complete and submit this form. VARO no longer assists SSA in providing services.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: Social Security Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 24307	04/30/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 37033	06/29/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Authorization to the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information	SSA-2935-OP1	Authorization to SSA to Obtain Personal Information
Application for a Social Security Card - need to provide parent's SSN	SS-5-FS, SS-5	Application for a Social Security Card ,   Application for a Social Security Card (Foreign Service)
Application for a Social Security Card - no need to provide parent's SSN (iSSNRC Internet Modality)
Authorization to the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information	SSA-2935-OP1	Authorization to SSA to Obtain Personal Information
Application for a Social Security Card - Asking for Replacement Card beyond allowable limits	SS-5, SS-5-FS	Application for a Social Security Card ,   Application for a Social Security Card (Foreign Service)
Application for a Social Security Card - Age 12 or older, additional questions
Application for a Social Security Card - no need to provide parent's SSN (Paper or Intranet Modalities)	SS-5-FS, SS-5	Application for a Social Security Card ,   Application for a Social Security Card (Foreign Service)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	13,901,900	13,901,900	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,911,150	1,911,150	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	11,000,000	11,000,000	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: We are adding in a new modality, the iSSNRC Internet application that will increase the public reporting burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $403,000,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/03/2017

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