Social Security Verification Services

Validate the name, Social Security Number, and date of birth match with the Social Security Administration

Verification Just Got Easier

Use our Social Security Verification Services solution to instantly match a name, birth date, and SSN directly with the Social Security Administration.

SSA Authentication Report

Immediately match a name, birth day, and SSN directly with the Social Security Administration using an SSA-89 consent form.

Death Master File Audit

Determine if an SSN is associated with a deceased individual.

Identity Assessment and Authentication

Easily authenticate a person’s identity and determine if the SSN is valid. 
KEY BENEFITS OF SSN VERIFICATION

Improved Relationships With Customers

Reduce intrusive authentication methods that may frustrate applicants.

24/7/365 Access

Submit SSN verification requests at any time, for information when you need it.

Peace of Mind

Ensure you get the information for the right individual to help make important decisions.
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by the numbers

767M+

By leveraging The Work Number database, credentialed verifiers can access more than 767 million employee records.

44K+

From banks to state agencies, over 44 thousand organizations with credentialed verifiers access The Work Number and other verification products.

149M

The Work Number service fulfilled 149 million verification requests on behalf of consumers in 2024.

Valuable Information at Your Fingertips

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Press Release | Verifications
The Work Number: Now Serving 3 Million Employers
This year, Equifax celebrates an important milestone: 3 million employers on The Work Number! Anyone who has leased an apartment, purchased or leased a car, or applied for a mortgage or government benefits has likely benefited from The Work Number’s automated digital verifications.
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It's Not Just Fast, It's Comprehensive, and All in One Place
Effective January 1, 2023, Manual/Researched Verifications will be known as Network Verification Services.
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Timely, Automated Data Helps Improve Decision Confidence and Protect Program Int ...
During a virtual panel discussion, leaders from Equifax and Arizona’s Medicaid program discussed the role of data in verifying applicant eligibility

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