Can FO verify, certify or obtain free copy of birth/death record? No
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FOs should request birth and death record verifications by mail or fax directly from
the Vital Records Branch.
Complete and sign the Form SSA-L706 (see GN
00302.070). This form must accompany a copy of the SSA employee ID and the ID of the parent
or the person who’s applying. Include a legible copy of the birth certificate, if
available. The SSA-L706 form is to be signed by the SSA employee and by the person(s)
whose information is being requested. Requests for verification should be sent to
the following address: DC Vital Records 2201 Shannon Place SE 1st Floor Washington,
DC 20020. Main number is 202-442-9289.
There is a $5.00 fee for verification and a $10.00 fee for an uncertified copy.
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FOs should request birth, death, marriage, and divorce records by mail directly from
the Division of Vital Records. The request must indicate the number of the check or
money order and the FO's return address. Use SSA letterhead and include the following
information:
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Birth/death
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child's sex and date of birth
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certificate number (if known)
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mother's full maiden and married names
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child's place of birth (include the name of hospital)
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Marriage
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Reason why this record is needed
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Divorce
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Approximate date of divorce