Employers may verify workers’ SSNs through SSNVS even if they never received a no-match letter for their workers. Using SSNVS, employers can verify up to ten names and SSNs at a time. Employers can also upload a file containing up to 250,000 names and SSNs for verification purposes.

Are Social Security numbers protected?

Federal, state, and local agencies may deny an individual a right, benefit, or privilege provided by law because of such individual’s refusal to disclose the individual’s social security number if required under statute or regulation adopted prior to January 1, 1975, and used to verify the identity of an individual.

What to do if a SSN fails to verify?

What to do if an SSN fails to verify

  1. Compare the failed SSN with your employment records.
  2. 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.

How can I verify Employees Social Security numbers?

How can I verify employees’ Social Security numbers? Employers can use our Social Security Number Verification Service to verify the names and Social Security numbers of current and former employees for wage reporting purposes. Give us Feedback.

Is the SSN service available to all employers?

While the service is available to all employers and third-party submitters, it can only be used to verify current or former employees and only for wage reporting (Form W-2) purposes. Correct names and SSNs on W-2 wage reports are the keys to the successful processing of your annual wage report submission.

Is the number 000 a valid SSN number?

Any number beginning with 000 will NEVER be a valid SSN. The information in our records about an individual is confidential by law and cannot be disclosed except in certain very restricted cases permitted by regulations.

How many names can you verify on social security?

Verify up to 10 names and SSNs (per screen) online and receive immediate results. This option is ideal to verify new hires. Upload overnight files of up to 250,000 names and SSNs and usually receive results the next government business day.