Social Security Death Records In Michigan: What You Need To Know

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Social Security death records in Michigan are documented via the SSDI or Social Security Death Index. It is a common, but erroneous, assumption that the SSDI includes every person that died in the last century.

Founded in the 1930s, Social Security gives a much later record of death than even the statewide vital registers. In fact, the SSDI was only established 32 years after the institution was founded, which was also when the Death File was computerized.

However, it does not follow that anyone who died after the SSDI began was necessarily included. Several members of the American workforce, such as teachers, rail workers, and even physicians, were never in the SSDI. The exclusion of some workers may have been based on their pension type.

Social Security Death Records in Michigan: Top 5 Reminders

1. If you are accessing Social Security death records in Michigan for research purposes tracking down an SS-5 form may not be worth it.

At $25 per record, it is a good idea to find other sources of data that may very likely be able to offer even greater detail than death records – AND at a much lower cost. Furthermore, so many online death-record databases are absolutely free to access!

2. If you are searching the SSDI to prove that a person is dead and did not find an entry, write the Social Security Administration and mention the death index where you found the deceased's name.

Also, attach a photocopy or certified true copy of the death certificate. Although some online indexes do not include a Social Security Number (SSN), you can nonetheless request an SS-5 copy.

3. It is a good idea to send every request in with its own payment, in a separate envelope. This will keep the likelihood of human error (e.g., switched envelopes) to a minimum.

4. Allow for processing and delivery time to last anywhere from a couple of weeks to as long as two months. If you do not know the SSN, it may also cause further delays

5. Requests for copies of Social Security death records in Michigan must be mailed to The Central Records Operations Office (ATTN: FOIA), Box 17772, 300 N. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21290.

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