Procedures for Verifying Social Security Numbers

 Internet Verification Process 

Verify up to 10 names and Social Security Numbers (per screen) online and receive immediate results  – www.socialsecurity.gov/employer/ssnvadditional.htm.  This option is ideal to verify new hires.   You will be asked for your company name and EIN.  You must also provide the following information for each name/SSN you want to verify.

  • SSN

  • Last Name

  • First Name

  • Middle Initial (if applicable)

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender

OR

Upload batch files of up to 250,000 names and Social Security Numbers and usually receive results the next government business day.  This option is ideal if you want to verify an entire payroll data base or if you hire a large number of workers at a time.  You will be asked for your company name and EIN.  You must also provide the following information for each name/SSN you want to verify.

  • SSN

  • Last Name

  • First Name

  • Middle Initial (if applicable)

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender

TELEPHONE

You can verify up to 5 names/SSNs over the phone by calling toll-free 1-800-772-6270 weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. You will be asked for your company name and EIN. You must also provide the following information for each name/SSN you want to verify.

  • SSN

  • Last Name

  • First Name

  • Middle Initial (if applicable)

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender

PAPER LISTING

Submit a paper listing containing the data listed below to your local Social Security Office. Some offices accept faxed listings. Paper listings can contain no more than 50 names/SSNs to verify. To find the office nearest you, check your local phone book. You may call or visit the office. You will be asked for your company name and EIN. You must also provide the following information for each name/SSN you want to verify.

  • SSN

  • Last Name

  • First Name

  • Middle Initial (if applicable)

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender

MAGNETIC TAPE OR DISKETTE

A separate paper registration process is required for requests submitted on magnetic tape or diskette. See the Employee Verification Service Instruction booklet for registration information and formatting/submission instructions. It normally takes u to 30 days to receive a response from SSA. You will be asked for your company name and EIN. You must also provide the following information for each name/SSN you want to verify.

  • SSN

  • Last Name

  • First Name

  • Middle Initial (if applicable)

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender