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How to Check
and Verify Social Security Numbers?
Do you know who has used your Social Security Number? |
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Background check by Social Security Number?
Helps lookup background information associated with social
security number. |
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This is an instant search looks up names,
aliases, AKA's and addresses that have been associated with a Social
Security Number. This can be a great way to prevent identity
theft and fraud as it can help you pinpoint the names and
addresses used with Social Security Number. Monitoring the
names and addresses that are associated with Social Security
Number can also help you identify or catch any type of fraud
conducted with the number. This search could also help you find
if any deceased person's name is associated with social
security number.
What are
Social Security Numbers?
SSN or
Social Security numbers were first issued by the federal
government in 1936 to track social security programs. However as
time went by the Social Security number (SSN) became the most
frequently used recordkeeping number in the United States. The
Internal Revenue Service decided to use Social Security Numbers
for all tax purposes in 1961. In time use SSN's spread to employee
records, medical records, health
insurance accounts, credit and banking accounts, university and
school records, and many other purposes. In the USA a Social
security number is required to work and all Citizens, Permanent
Residents and most residents on specific temporary visas are
required to obtain a SSN before commencing work.
A Social Security Number (SSN) consists of nine digits, commonly written as three
fields separated by hyphens: XXX-YY-ZZZ. The first three-digits
are called the "area number". The middle, two-digits are called
the "group number". The final, four-digits are called the
"serial number". This process of assigning social security
numbers has changed a few times. Only half the group numbers
were used until 1965. Generally field offices assigned the
numbers before 1972 and since 1972 Social security numbers have
generally been assigned by a central office. The order in which
numbers were assigned was changed in the 1972 transition.
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How to change your name or address on social security number
card? If you need to change your name on your social
security card or tied to your social security number then you
need to complete Form SS-5 available from the social security
administrations website. You will need proof of identity and
proof of documentation showing your new name as well as the new
name. Identification can be a Driver's license card, Employer ID
card, Marriage license or divorce decree Military records,
Adoption records, Passport or School ID card, Health
insurance card. Please note that Medicare cards are not
accepted. If you only need to change your address then you can
do so by mail or you can do it over the phone by calling the SSA
at 800-772-1213.
How to get a new Social Security Number?
Only in the event of identity fraud, stalking or with a court
order, will the SSA generally issue a new social security number
to an individual. Social security numbers can only be issued by
the Social Security Administration.
How to apply for a new Social Security Number Card?
To apply for a new SSN card you will need to go in person to
the local SSA office in your area with the following: Your birth
certificate or proof of citizenship or immigrant status such as
Greencard, Permanent resident card or work permit or student
status or any other legal alien status.
What happens to my Social Security Number when I die?
According to the SSA, social security numbers are not reassigned
or reused. When an individual dies their social security number
is removed from the active files. The present 9 digit
combinations of SSN's allow for up to a billion combinations. |
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