Fast and Convenient Online Social Security Number Verification Service

For companies, Social Security Number verification is an important step in the employee screening and onboarding process. When done as part of comprehensive background checks for potential employees, a Social Security Number search can provide essential information to verify a candidate's identity and employment eligibility.


An individual's Social Security records are closely linked to his identity. The Social Security Number is a 9-digit number issued to citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents under section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act. While it was originally designed to track individuals for taxation purposes, the SSN is now used for identification and records-keeping purposes, and is linked to a wide range of government and private services.


An SSN search can be conducted for job applications, apartment rentals, insurance and medical claims, credit card and loan applications, and more. Because of the importance of a person's SSN for identification and applying for government benefits, inaccuracies and inconsistencies in Social Security records can lead to a wide range of problems.


For companies, Social Security Number verification is one of the best ways to ensure that the business is compliant with state and federal employment regulations, as well as taxation requirements. This is particularly important for maintaining payroll and wage reporting accuracy.


Conducting a Social Security Number search and verification can ensure that:

  • Correct names and SSNs are entered on W-2 wage reports, which are essential in the successful processing of companies' annual wage report submission.
  • Employment candidates are eligible to work in the US, and have the necessary work permits from the USCIS.
  • The Social Security Administration will give the proper credit to employees' earnings records, which will determine their eligibility for Social Security benefits in the future.

Social Security Number validation is also important for ensuring the eligibility of an individual to work in the United States. The law requires employers to verify the identity and work eligibility of each worker, and all employees must complete an I-9 Form.


BackgroundReport.com provides businesses and individuals a fast and convenient way to check Social Security records. Our SSN validator service verifies the year and state in which the SSN was issued, as well as cross-checks against the Social Security Death Index (SSDI). The SSN Trace also lists all known alias names, along with previous addresses and telephone numbers.


Contact us or call 866-903-2504 to learn more about our fast and convenient online Social Security Number verification services.