When individuals need help in obtaining evidence of their age in connection with SSN card applications and claims for benefits, SSA prepares the SSAâL706, Letter to Custodian of Birth Records. SSA uses Form SSAâL706 to verify the proof of age when an SSN applicant submits a birth record that is deemed questionable in the Social Security Number Application Process (SSNAP) system. In most of the cases, we verify birth records (i.e., birth certificates) with the custodian of the record or issuing entity before processing the SSN card application via an online query such as the Electronic Verification of Vital Events (EVVE) or SSA-approved online access to State vital records. However, when the applicant submits alternative evidence to request an original SSN card or to correct a date of birth (DOB) that SSA cannot verify via an online query (i.e., the custodian/issuing entity of the birth record is a hospital or health care provider), we use the SSAâL706 to verify proof of age for enumeration purposes. The SSNAP system pre-fills a PDF version of the SSAâL706 using information from the SSN application to ensure accuracy and save time. SSA uses the letter to verify with the custodian or issuing entity, when necessary, the authenticity of the record the SSN applicant or claimant submitted. SSA mails the SSAâL706 to the respondents to complete and mail or fax back the completed form back to us. The respondents are SSN applicants who sign the request; State and local bureaus or agencies of vital statistics, and religious entities who submit the information regarding evidence of age for the SSN applicant.
US Code:
42 USC 405
Name of Law: Social Security Act
Since the last clearance in 2023, burden hours have remained at 106. Burden time per response is unchanged. These figures represent current Management Information data.
* Note: The total burden reflected in ROCIS is 392, while the burden cited in #12 of the Supporting Statement is 106. This discrepancy is because the ROCIS burden also reflects the estimated travel costs for individuals who need to provide a signature only. In contrast, the chart in #12 of the Supporting Statement reflects actual burden.
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.
Form SSA-L706 Letter to Custodian of Birth Records
Supporting Statement - 0693.docx
SSA-L706 Letter to Custodian of Birth Records (Respondent's Signature Only)