To prove your Social Security number, you can use your Social Security card or alternative documents like tax forms, pay stubs, or official financial statements. This article explains which documents are accepted and which ones you should avoid when verifying your SSN.
Documents you can use to prove your SSN
Submit one of the following secondary documents, which must include your current legal name and full SSN:
- U.S. Social Security card
- DD214
- NGB 22
- W-2 Form (including W-2C, W-2G, etc.)
- SSA-1099 Form (including SSA-1099-SM, SSA-1099-R-OP1, etc.)
- Non-SSA 1099 Form (including 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, etc.)
- 1098 Form (including 1098-C, etc.)
- Bank, loan, or financial documents
- Pay stub
Unacceptable documents for SSN
- Self-completed tax forms, such as Form 1040
- Documents related to name changes