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Which government department issues Social Security cards?
The Social Security Administration (SSA)
The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues U.S. Social Security cards (although the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued older versions). SSA issues unrestricted Social Security cards to U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully admitted to the United States on a permanent basis.
What government issued documents have your Social Security number?
The most common documentation for proof of SSN includes: Social Security card. 1040 Tax Return (federal or state versions acceptable) W2 and/or 1099s (includes 1099 MISC, 1099G, 1099R, 1099SSA, 1099DIV, 1099S, 1099INT)
What is a US government issued Social Security number?
A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number that the U.S. government issues to all U.S. citizens and eligible U.S. residents who apply for one. The government uses this number to keep track of your lifetime earnings and the number of years worked.
How do I make a complaint against Social Security?
Call us toll- free at 1-800-772-1213 or at our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, if you’re deaf or hard of hearing. If you need to speak to a person, we can answer your calls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
WHO Issues Social Security numbers?
the Social Security Administration
The number is issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration, an independent agency of the United States government.
Is your Social Security number on your state ID?
Use of the SSN in State drivers license systems is already authorized by Federal law, and 29 States currently use the SSN as the drivers license number or show it on the license.
How many Social Security numbers are issued?
A: Social Security numbers were first issued in November 1936. To date, 453.7 million different numbers have been issued.
Who do I talk to about my Social Security number?
1-800-772-1213
CONTACTING SOCIAL SECURITY Our toll-free number is 1-800-772-1213. Teleservice representatives are on duty to answer your calls between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day and on weekends.
Can you look up Social Security numbers?
One way to check an employee’s SSN is to register with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and sign up for SSNVS, a free online service. SSNVS allows users to verify one to 10 names and SSNs at a time. If you choose this option, you will receive the results immediately.
How were Social Security numbers assigned?
Prior to 1973, social security numbers were assigned by our field offices. The number merely established that his/her card was issued by one of our offices in that State. See also High Group List of SSN’s.
How many social security numbers are there in the United States?
Today the SSN may be the most commonly used numbering system in the United States. As of December 2008, the Social Security Administration ( SSA) had issued over 450 million original SSN s, and nearly every legal resident of the United States had one.
What are the last 4 digits of the SSN called?
The last four digits of the SSN are the serial number. The serial number represents a straight numerical series of numbers from 0001–9999 within each group. Serial number 0000 is not assigned. Designing the Social Security Card
What are the three parts of a Social Security number?
As a result of the June 1936 decision, the current SSN is composed of three parts: The first three digits are the area number The next two digits are the group number The final four digits are the serial number The 3-digit area number is assigned by geographic region.