SSA 3288 Consent Release Information
Choose which Social Security records to release.
Official Source:Social Security AdministrationChecked Sep 2026What 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.
Time, difficulty & who this form is for
Average time
About 10–15 minutes
Docgle estimate; gathering records, signing and delivery are additional.
Difficulty
Moderate
Based on the official source, the active walkthrough branches, and the details needed for the final PDF.
Best for
People preparing a specific Social Security records consent.
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What do I need before I start?
Before you start
What to know before you start.
What this form does
Downloading does not authorize or submit the consent. Sign and return it to the local SSA office. The questions and completed PDF have been checked against the official source. Review your own PDF before sending it.
Keep in mind
Check names, dates, signatures, and supporting documents before submitting the form.
What you’ll need
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
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.
View the official PDF
PDF source
Official blank form
Source and saved-copy links
From the issuer: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-3288.pdf
Docgle cached copy: https://api.staging.docgle.ai/documents/c699c2fc-7ba0-4444-b56d-c451e22d40bf/original
Source, revision & details
Source confidence
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Walkthrough status
Guided walkthrough ready
Agency
Social Security Administration
Form identifier
SSA-3288
Estimated time
About 10–15 minutes
Revision
04-2026
Verified
Sep 2026
Jurisdiction
United States federal statewide
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