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The Census Bureau is amending the service fee we collect from applicants for the Age Search service. The Census Bureau is proposing to 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 OMB clearance for an extension of the currently approved collection for the Age Search service, OMB Control No. 0607-0117. The current clearance approval expires on October 31, 2025.

The purpose of Age Search service is to provide, upon request, census transcripts of personal data from historical population census records. The Age Search census transcript provides proof of age to qualify individuals for Social Security or other retirements benefits; proof of citizenship to obtain passports; proof of family relationships for rights of inheritance; or to satisfy 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. Expenses incurred in providing census transcripts are covered by the fees paid by individuals requesting a search of the census records pursuant to 13 U.S.C. 8(a).