SSA Standardizes Fees for Non-Social Security Info Requests
Published Date: 9/21/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting October 1, 2026, the Social Security Administration is updating the fees it charges for providing information that’s not related to Social Security programs. If you request records for other reasons, you’ll now pay a standardized fee that covers the full cost of getting that info to you. This change helps keep fees fair and consistent for everyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Updated Standard Fees for Records
Starting October 1, 2026, the Social Security Administration will charge standardized fees to recover the full cost for requests for non-program information. Examples in the updated schedule include: Copying an Electronic Folder $75, Copying a Paper Folder $151, Record Extract $46, Third Party Manual SSN Verification $74, W-2/W-3 requests $54 per W-2/W-3, Copy of Original Form SS-5 $23, and Numident Record extract $22.
Fees for Detailed Earnings and Certification
The SSA charges $49 for Form SSA-7050 (detailed yearly Social Security earnings information) and will certify detailed earnings for an additional $30. Yearly earnings totals remain available non-certified through Form SSA-7004 or free online via my Social Security.
Advance Payment and Payment Limits
Requesters must provide nonrefundable advance payment for standard fees and SSA will accept check, money order, or credit card (not cash). SSA will accept only one form of payment in the full amount and will not divide the fee between more than one payment form.
Free Uncertified Online Earnings Statement
You can obtain non-certified yearly Social Security earnings totals free of charge by using Form SSA-7004 or the my Social Security online account at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount; online statements are free and do not show employer information.
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