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Social Security Number (SSN) Trace
Info Cubic's Social Security Number Trace search reviews the connection between a candidate and the candidate’s Social Security Number (SSN).
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FAQ
Q: How far back is address history reported on the Social Security Number Trace?
Q: Does the Social Security Number Trace search the SSA's Death Master File?
Q: Does the Social Security Number Trace verify that the number belongs to the candidate?
Did you know
A Social Security Number Trace is the foundation of any solid criminal search. The information returned in the trace can be used to develop additional county criminal searches based on the addresses associated with the candidate’s social security number. The trace will also identify alias names associated with the candidate’s social security number so criminal searches can be run against them. As criminal searches are based on name and date of birth, and not social security number, running based on alias names can be key to ensuring your search is as thorough as possible.
Recommended for
The SSN Trace is recommended for all screening packages to:
- Develop additional jurisdictions where an applicant has lived, in addition to AKAs that may not be included on the application. These developed jurisdictions and names are used to form a more comprehensive criminal record search, potentially uncovering criminal records that may have been missed using only applicant-reported information.
- Aid in identifying the location and date of issuance, potentially revealing inconsistencies.
- Return many years of address and name information. The jurisdictions added in terms of a criminal search are determined by the criminal package selected.
Sources
The SSN Trace utilizes 1000s of different sources of information, such as utility bills, car registrations, rental agreements, etc. However, the vast majority of the information comes from what are called "credit headers.” Basically, whenever a person applies for a credit card or a loan or pays a utility bill, credit headers keep track of the SSN used, as well as the names and address histories attached to it.
Turnaround Time
Instant
Information Required
- Applicant Information – name, social security number, and date of birth
- Applicant AKA – Additional names under which an applicant’s record might be filed (maiden names, nicknames, etc.)
Results Guidelines
The SSN Trace is primarily used as a record locator device; therefore, no employment decisions should be made on the results of this check. Consultation with qualified legal counsel is recommended for all employment law matters.
Potential Outcome (Result)
| Complete: | Report was returned to requester. |
| Missing Information: | Information required to complete the report is missing from the order. Info Cubic can reach out to you for assistance or to the candidate directly using our Applicant Connect product. Call us at 1-888-925-0922 for more information. |
Sample Report
| SSN Address Trace for SSN 123-45-6789 COMPLETE | ||
|---|---|---|
| A Social Security Number Address Trace was completed for this report. If information was located from this search, it is included in the applicable jurisdiction contained in this report if those services were selected on this order. | ||
FAQ
Q: How far back is address history reported on the Social Security Number Trace?
A: Address history is provided for the past 30 years, when and where available.
Q: Does the Social Security Number Trace search the SSA's Death Master File?
A: Yes. A search of the Death Master File can help determine if a deceased person’s identity is being used.
Q: Does the Social Security Number Trace verify that the number belongs to the candidate?
A: No, the Social Security Number Trace only searches the database for the social security number. In order to verify the information matches what is on record with the SSA, you will need to order a Consent Based Social Security Verification (CBSV) which Info Cubic will process with the Social Security Administration.
Q: What are “aliases”, “AKAs”, or “Name Variations”?
A: The Social Security Number Trace will return any unique jurisdictions and names associated with the candidate’s social security number. Info Cubic clients can have their account set up to automatically process criminal searches on alias names that are returned, which is best practice as criminal records are stored by name and date of birth.
For further details, call us today at 1-888-925-0922