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Census Bureau Rule: Streamlining Special Census Services and Studies

The Census Bureau has issued a final rule to streamline its regulations governing requests for special census services and studies. This rule, effective February 20, 2026, aims to simplify the process for entities seeking these services.

Census Bureau Age Search Service Fee Structure Proposed Rule

The Census Bureau is proposing to increase the fee for its Age Search service from $65.00 to $155.00 and the expedited search fee from $20.00 to $50.00. These proposed changes are intended to reflect the actual operating costs of the service, which were last updated in 2004. The comment period for this proposed rule closes on April 24, 2026.