As an advocate, it is essential to understand the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) certification process for records disclosed pursuant to 20 CFR parts 401 and 402, and this part.
Section 403.155 of the Code of Federal Regulations outlines the process for requesting and obtaining certified copies of SSA records.
https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/403/403-0155.htm
Under § 403.155, the SSA can certify the authenticity of copies of records it discloses, but only in response to a written request. If the SSA certifies a record, it will do so at the time of disclosure and will not certify copies of records that have left its custody.
It is important to note that a request for certified copies of records previously released is considered a new request for records. The fees for certification are set forth in 20 CFR 402.165(e).
As an advocate, it is critical to understand the certification process to ensure the authenticity and admissibility of records in legal proceedings. By making a written request for certification and paying the appropriate fees, you can ensure that the records you obtain from the SSA are admissible as evidence in court.
In conclusion, § 403.155 outlines the SSA’s certification process for records disclosed pursuant to 20 CFR parts 401 and 402, and this part. As an advocate, it is important to understand this process to ensure the authenticity and admissibility of records in legal proceedings.