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Although the original purpose for the number was for the Social Security Administration to track individuals, [1] the Social Security number has become a de facto national identification number for taxation and other purposes. [2] A Social Security number may be obtained by applying on Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Number Card. [3]
The first group of numbers (YYMMDD) are the date of birth. The second group of numbers (SS) represents the place of birth of the holder - the states (01–13), the federal territories (14–16) or the country of origin (60–85). The last group of numbers (###G) is a serial number in an unidentified pattern which is randomly generated.
In addition to asking for your Social Security number, date and place of birth and bank account information, the SSA will want your spouse’s Social Security number, proof of their death ...
Birth Year. Full Retirement Age. 1943 - 1954. 66. 1955. 66 and 2 months. 1956. 66 and 4 months. 1957. 66 and 6 months. 1958. 66 and 8 months. 1959. 66 and 10 months. 1960 or later
Your Social Security number Your original birth certificate or proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status Your W-2 or self-employed tax return from the past year
Almost all parents voluntarily apply for a Social Security number shortly after the birth of a child. In the absence of a national identity card (and concordant national identity number), the Social Security number has become the de facto national identifier for a large variety of purposes, both governmental and non-governmental.
Numident, or "Numerical Identification System," [1] is the Social Security Administration's computer database file of an abstract of the information contained in an application for a United States Social Security number (Form SS-5). It contains the name of the applicant, place and date of birth, and other information.
Year of Birth. Full Retirement Age. 1943 – 1954. 66. 1955. 66 and 2 mos. 1956. 66 and 4 mos. 1957. 66 and 6 mos. 1958. 66 and 8 mos. 1959. 66 and 10 mos. 1960 or later