§ 402.35 Where to submit a FOIA request.
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Submission of requests.(a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) of this section, requesters must submit FOIA requests in writing to OPD through the following options:
Online FOIA portal:www.ssa.gov/foiawww.FOIA.gov.(1) Link available from the agency's website or the National FOIA Portal at
Email: FOIA.Public.Liaison@ssa.gov.(2)
Mail:(3) SSA Office of Privacy and Disclosure, ATTN: Freedom of Information Officer, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235.
Requests for copies of Deceased Individual's Application for a Social Security Card (SS-5) or Numident record.Request for a Deceased Individual's Social Security Record,(b) Requesters may use the Form SSA-711, to request a copy of a deceased individual's original SS-5 or Numident record. When the Form SSA-711 is used, it may be submitted to the office listed on the form or as directed in paragraph (a) of this section.
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