How can I verify a Social Security Number online?

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How to Verify Social Security Numbers

Step 1: Provide Identifying Information to the SSA.
Step 2: Register to Use SSNVS.
Step 3: Request Access to SSNVS.
Step 4: Activate Access and Log On to SSNVS.
Step 5: Use SSNVS to Verify SSNs.
Step 6: Evaluate the Results.
Step 7: Maintain SSNVS Registration Information.

How can I verify if a Social Security Number is valid?

An invalid SSN is one that the SSA never assigned….In case you’re wondering, a valid SSN will never look like this:

The first three digits as “000,” “666,” or in the 900 series.
The second group that consists of two digits as “00.”
The third group consisting of four digits as “0000.”

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Is 123456789 a real SSN?

Consecutive digits in numerical order (123456789) The first three digits are outside of the range specified by the SSA. This range is determined and updated by the SSA.

What to do if SSN fails to verify?

What to do if an SSN fails to verify

Compare the failed SSN with your employment records.
If your employment records match your submission, ask your employee to check his/her Social Security card and inform you of any name or SSN difference between your records and his/her card.

What is SSN tracker?

Social Security Number (SSN) Tracker: CreditWise now tracks the names and addresses associated with credit applications linked to a users’ social security number, as reported by Experian, and alerts users when their SSN is used to apply for credit.

Can we track SSN status?

Call the SSA’s toll-free number to check your application’s status. If you received your EAD but have waited longer than 7 business days for your SSN and card, dial 1-800-772-1213.

Is 888 a valid SSN?

Students currently assigned pseudo SSNs in the “888” range will continue to access Federal Student Aid systems using their pseudo “888” SSNs until the October 2011 system updates. More information about these system updates will be forthcoming.

Can your SSN end in 0000?

SSN randomization will not assign group number 00 or serial number 0000. SSNs containing group number 00 or serial number 0000 will continue to be invalid.

What does it mean when your identity Cannot be verified?

If your identity verification attempt was unsuccessful, it simply means that the information you provided did not match the authoritative sources we use for verification. Unsuccessful verification attempts may be due to many reasons: You may have recently moved. You may have answered security questions incorrectly.

What is considered a valid Social Security number?

U.S. citizen. If you were a U.S. citizen when you received your Social Security Number, you have a valid Social Security Number. Valid for work only with INS authorization or DHS authorization.