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How do I prove my Social Security number?

If ID.me can't confirm your Social Security number (SSN) by checking with credit bureaus, you may be asked for additional documents.

You can prove your SSN with one of the following documents that shows your asserted legal name.

    • U.S. Social Security Card
    • DD214 with full SSN
    • NGB 22 with full SSN
    • W-2 Form with full SSN (including W-2C, W-2G, etc.)
    • SSA-1099 Form with full SSN (including SSA-1099-SM, SSA-1099-R-OP1, etc.)
    • Non-SSA 1099 Form with full SSN (including 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, etc.)
    • 1098 Form with full SSN (including 1098-C, etc.)
    • Bank, loan, or financial documents with full SSN
    • Paystub with full SSN
   Select the method to prove your social security number to be verified by one of our Trusted Referees and select Continue
Tax forms that you complete yourself, such as 1040, are not acceptable as proof of your SSN.

After you make your selection, ID.me will ask you to take a photo of the document you selected.

   Choose how to submit your photos, either through taking a photo from your device or uploading an image.

ID.me will send a link to your device. Select the link to continue.

   We will send a link to your device, and tap the link to continue

Follow the prompts to take a photo of the document you selected.

 

   Follow the prompt to take a photo of the document you chose.

You will also be asked to take photos of other documents, and submit a selfie. When all photos have been taken, select Continue.

You are now ready for your Trusted Referee session.

   You will be asked to take photos of other documents and select Continue.

 

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