SSN Verification Results

On the SSN Verification Results web page, a table is displayed with the results for name and SSN verification requests submitted online. In addition, a tally is displayed showing the total number of:

  • Records submitted,
  • Failed,
  • Deceased, and
  • Verified.

Verified

The SSN submitted for verification matches SSA's records.

  • A "blank" Verification Results field is a verified SSN.

For security reasons, if the record has a "blank" Verification Results field, the first five (5) positions of the SSN will be masked with an "X."

Failed Verification

For security reasons, if the record has a verification code of 3 or 6, the first five (5) positions of the SSN will be masked with an "X."

The following is the list of failed verification codes.

  • 1 – SSN not in file (never issued).
  • 3 – Name matches; DOB does not match.
  • 5 – Name does not match; DOB not checked.
  • 6 – SSN did not verify; other reason.

Deceased (Per SSA Records)

The SSN submitted for verification matches SSA's records, but our records indicate that the individual is deceased.

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