SSN Verification

HR Managers: Start Strong with Social Security Number Verification

As an HR professional, making the right hiring decision starts with reliable information—and that begins with verifying your prospective employee’s identity. One of the most effective ways to do this is by confirming the applicant’s Social Security Number (SSN) through the Social Security Administration (SSA) database.

At AmeriCheckUSA, we use the applicant’s name, SSN, and date of birth (DOB) to cross-check SSA records, providing one of three key results:

• Verified – The name, SSN, and DOB are an exact match to SSA records. This gives you confidence that the identity provided is valid.
• Failed – There’s a mismatch in the name, SSN, or DOB. This could be due to a data entry error or potentially fraudulent information—both of which need to be addressed before moving forward.
• Deceased – The identity matches SSA records, but the individual is listed as deceased.

Incorporating SSN verification as the first step of your background check helps prevent hiring delays, reduces compliance risks, and ensures you’re working with trustworthy applicant data. For HR managers committed to making informed and secure hiring decisions, this verification is a must.