How to Verify Social Security Number

As an employer, it is important that you verify the names and social security numbers of your employees. It is most common to verify social security numbers shortly after he employee has been hired. You can easily verify social security numbers online using the social security administration's website. It is also faster to verify social security numbers online than by mail or using the phone verification service.

Instructions

1. You must first register with the Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS) in order to verify social security numbers. Go to www.ssa.gov, fill out a registration form and create a password.

2. After you identity has been verified, you will be send a user ID. It is very important that you write down your user ID and password for future reference.

3. Log in to the Social Security Administration website and click "Request Access and Activation Code".

4. Several days later, you will then receive an activation code to access the SSNVS through the mail.

5. Log into the Social Security Administration's website again using your user id, password, and activation card. You can choose to verify social security numbers individually, or in large groups depending on your needs.