SSN Trace & Validation Services
Help validate your applicant's identity through our Identity Verification Services
Verification of an applicant’s address history and personal information gives you confidence in your applicant’s integrity and is often used as the foundation of any comprehensive background check process. It helps uncover past locations and profile details that may reveal important records relevant to the hiring decision.
Identity Verification
Social Security Number Verification Services
Social Security Number Validation
This identity search verifies whether an applicant’s Social Security Number (SSN) is valid by using data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). It also checks the SSA Death Index to identify any inconsistencies. Additionally, the service confirms if the SSN holder’s name, date of birth, and SSN match SSA records by retrieving the information directly from the SSA.
Note: the SSN Validation search does not confirm that the SSN belongs to your candidate. This must be done through a Consent-Based Social Security Verification (CBSV).
Social Security Number Address Trace
This identity search helps identify the names and addresses associated with an applicant’s Social Security Number (SSN). This information may be used to request additional public record searches within the jurisdictions corresponding to the candidate’s identified addresses, providing a more complete background history and uncovering potential records that may not appear in a standard search.
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Why Conduct a Social Security Number Trace?
Employers must ensure that applicants represent themselves as accurately as possible during the hiring process. When our experts conduct a Social Security Number (SSN) validation, employers gain insight into whether the SSN provided by the candidate is accurate. This service also helps identify candidates who may have changed their names or omitted address history from their application. As a result, it opens new avenues for background checks and criminal record searches that might otherwise go unexplored. To learn more about how we can support your screening needs, contact us today.
1. Why is SSN Validation Important for Employers?
SSN validation is essential for employers to verify the authenticity of an applicant. It helps prevent fraud, ensures employment eligibility, enables accurate background checks, and protects the company from legal and reputational risks. It also ensures compliance with federal regulations, making it a critical part of the hiring process.
2. How Does Address History Affect the Hiring Process?
Address history plays a key role in the hiring process by providing insights into an applicant’s past residences. It helps employers verify claims made by the candidate, uncover potential red flags, and identify any connections to criminal or civil records. This information contributes to a more accurate background check, giving employers a clearer picture of the applicant’s history and reliability.
3. What is the Principal Source of Information for an Applicant’s Identity?
The principal source of information for an applicant’s identity is the completed application. This completed application provides key details, including the applicant’s full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, and current address. The accuracy of these details is essential for verifying the applicant’s identity.
4. What is the Importance of Search for Identity in the Hiring Process?
“Search for identity” is a critical step in the hiring process that involves verifying an applicant’s personal details through official records. This includes validating the Social Security Number (SSN), checking address history, and ensuring the provided information matches public and legal databases.