Changes to Social Security Number Issuance Have Begun |
SSN Randomization means closer attention is needed for all SSN verification purposes
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has changed the way Social Security Numbers (SSNs) are issued. This change is referred to as "randomization." On July 3, 2007, the SSA published its intent to randomize the nine-digit SSN in the Federal Register Notice, Protecting the Integrity of Social Security Numbers [Docket No. SSA 2007-0046]. The date for SSN Randomization was announced as June 25, 2011 to coincide with the start of the third quarter and software updates. The SSA developed this new method to extend the longevity of SSNs in all states. How it All Began There are approximately 420 million numbers available for assignment. However, the current SSN assignment process limits the number of SSNs that are available for issuance to individuals by each state. It’s All in The Numbers · It will eliminate the geographical significance of the first three digits of the SSN by no longer allocating the area numbers for assignment to individuals in specific states.
Using these ranges of numbers will allow SSA to continue issuing SSNs for approximately the next 30 years without making any changes, but these changes to the SSN may require systems and/or business process updates to accommodate SSN Randomization. • Legal immigrants will receive a randomized SSN • Victims of domestic violence can request a new SSN • Victims of Identity Theft can request a new SSN (although issuance of a new number is rare in these cases) • Criminals will continue to exploit the system And, under the following circumstances, the SSA may assign a different number:
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