Social Security Administration
SSA 3288 Consent Release Information
Choose which Social Security records to release.
What is SSA-3288 used for?
Choose specific Social Security records to send to a person or organization. Review and download the official consent form, then sign it and return it to the record owner’s local Social Security office.
Prepare a specific consent for release of Social Security records.
Downloading does not authorize or submit the consent. Sign and return it to the local SSA office.
Time, difficulty & who this form is for
Average time
About 10–15 minutes
Difficulty
moderate
Best for
People preparing a specific Social Security records consent.
What do I need before I start?
- Record owner’s name, birth date and SSN
- Recipient name and complete address
- Specific record types and dates
- Proof of relationship if signing for another person
How the walkthrough is organized
Your choices
Select your role and the records to release.
People and purpose
Identify the record owner, recipient and purpose.
Review and return
Download, sign and deliver to the correct SSA office.
What happens after I complete it?
Print, sign and date the consent; include proof of relationship when required; send or bring it to the record owner’s local Social Security office.
Where it goes
Record owner’s local servicing office. Use https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp and confirm its address and delivery method.
Downloading does not submit the form or confirm acceptance.