SECTION 202(B) AND(C) OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ACT PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF MONTHLY BENEFITS TO THE
WIFE OR HUSBAND OF AN INSURED INDIVIDUAL RETIRED BECAUSE OF OLD AGE
OR DISABILITY. COMPLETION OF THE FORM ALLOWS FOR EXPEDITIONS
PROCESSING OF THE SPOUSE'S CLAIM IN THE ABSENCE OF AN OFFICIAL
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.