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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0607-0117
ICR Reference No:
202607-0607-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202203-0607-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
U.S. Census - Age Search
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
07/09/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/08/2026
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2029
36 Months From Approved
Responses
1,920
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
353
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
90,260
0
0
Abstract:
The Census Bureau is amending the service fee we collect from applicants for the Age Search service. The Census Bureau will amend Title 15, 50.5, of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to increase the fee for conducting a search of a census record from $65.00 to $155.00, and to increase the additional charge for expedited requests requiring search results within one day from $20.00 per case to $50.00 per case. This change is being made to reflect the actual operating costs associated with processing an Age Search request. The Census Bureau is also requesting to reinstate an expired information collection under OMB Control Number 0607-0117. The purpose of Age Search service is to provide, upon request, transcripts of historical population census records. The Age Search census transcript provides proof of age to qualify individuals for Social Security or other retirements benefits; provides secondary proof of citizenship to apply for passports; provides proof of family relationships for documentation related to rights of inheritance; or satisfies other situations where a birth certificate is required but not available. The Age Search is a service provided by the National Processing Center and is a self-supporting operation of the Census Bureau. The Age Search service is designed to be a self-supporting operation, conducted in accordance with 13 U.S.C. 8(a).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
13 USC 9
US Code:
5 USC 552a
US Code:
13 USC 8a
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
0607-AA65
Final or interim final rulemaking
91 FR 42135
07/08/2026
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
U.S. Census-Age Search
BC-600, BC-658, BC-649
Appication for Search of Census Records
,
Not Found Form
,
Insufficient Information Submitted to Proceed with Search
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
1,920
0
0
-965
0
2,885
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
353
0
0
-178
0
531
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
90,260
0
0
-45,366
0
135,626
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Forms
Short Statement:
The Census Bureau is reporting three changes to this reinstatement of the expired information collection from the last renewal done in fiscal year 2022. The changes are total burden change for this reinstatement; fee structure change; and adding minor updates to the forms such as adding the alternative for choosing the 2020 Census for a census record search.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$248,556
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Maya Fox 301 763-0327 maya.fox@census.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
07/08/2026
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