The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues all valid SSNs. The SSA cannot verify SSNs issued before 2011 because it no longer has accurate records of those numbers. SSNs issued after 2011 can be verified through the SSA's online verification system, SSNVS.
To use SSNVS, you will need the following information:
The individual's name and date of birth
The individual's SSN
The individual's address
You will also need to create an account with SSNVS. Once you have created an account, you will be able to log in and verify an individual's SSN.
If you are unable to verify an individual's SSN through SSNVS, you can contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to speak with a customer service representative.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a Social Security number verified as having been issued?
Before June 25, 2011, a social security number was verified electronically by comparing it to records in a national database of all SSNs issued. If the number was not found in that database, the SSA reasonably assumed that the number had been issued or had been canceled and would not issue a number to that person.
Is your Social Security Number (SSN) valid?
Yes, your social security number is valid.
What is an an SSN check?
An SSN check is a lookup of your social security number. This number is used to identify you and track your tax records. You can also use an SSN check to verify the authenticity of your own social security card.
What is an SSN validation?
An SSN validation allows you to verify that a social security number is valid based on the location at which it was issued. Until 2011, the Social Security Administration issued social security numbers based on location at the year of issue. These SSN tables were published public records, which have been compiled for easy searching.
What is the Social Security number verification Service (SSN verification)?
The Social Security number verification Service (SSN verification is a free online service that allows registered users to verify the names and SSNs of hired employees match Social Security’s records.
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