Authorization to Obtain Earnings Data from the Social Security Administration

SSA uses the information provided on Form SSA-581 to: (1) identify the wage earner; (2) establish the period of earnings information requested; (3) verify the wage earner authorized SSA to release this information to the requesting party; and (4) produce the Itemized Statement of Earnings (SSA-7050 (0960-0525)). Generally, the SSA-581 is a one-time request; however, some organizations use the form annually to maintain private pension programs, while others use the form in litigation matters. The respondents are private businesses and other Federal agencies.

The latest form for Authorization to Obtain Earnings Data from the Social Security Administration expires 2026-05-31 and can be found here.