# 2026-19250: SSA Standardizes Fees for Non-Social Security Info Requests

2026-19250, Charging Standard Administrative Fees for Non-Program Information, is a Federal Register notice from Social Security Administration published 2026-09-21, effective 2026-10-01; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19250
- As of: 2026-09-28
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19250
- Title: Charging Standard Administrative Fees for Non-Program Information
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Social Security Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 59832
- Published: 2026-09-21
- Effective: 2026-10-01
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-28

## In one line

SSA Standardizes Fees for Non-Social Security Info Requests

## 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.

## Abstract

On August 22, 2012, we announced in the Federal Register a schedule of standard administrative fees we charge to the public for routinely requested records. When authorized, we charge these fees to recover our full costs when we provide information and related services for non-program purposes. We are announcing an update to the previously published schedule of standard administrative fees. The updated standard fee schedule is part of our continued effort to standardize fees for non-program information requests. Standard fees provide consistency and ensure we recover the full cost of supplying information when we receive a request for a purpose not directly related to the administration of a program under the Social Security Act (Act).

## Effects PRIA read

- Updated Standard Fees for Records: cost, medium. 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 Manu…
- Fees for Detailed Earnings and Certification: cost, low. 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: cost, low. 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: benefit, low. 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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## Sources
- [2026-19250 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/21/2026-19250/charging-standard-administrative-fees-for-non-program-information)
- [2026-19250 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-21/pdf/2026-19250.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19250 (as of 2026-09-28).