The Social Security Number verification helps verify the applicant's identity by confirming whether the applicant's Social Security Number matches his/her name, address, and Social Security Number data obtained through one of the three major credit bureaus. This search is an important second step in the background investigation process. Conducting the Social Security Number verification allows us to analyze the consent form and any other records provided to us by the client to determine if the applicant is being candid.

The consent form we provide to our clients asks the applicant to list the past ten years of residency. This is important because, it allows us to match what the applicant provided on the consent form to what we find when we conduct a Social Security Number verification. When we conduct the Social Security Number verification it gives us the approximate past seven years of residency on an applicant. This allows us the opportunity to try and determine if the applicant is being candid. In addition, it provides us the opportunity to search any additional states of residence for criminal records, if not listed by the applicant. In some cases, the applicant may not list a former state of residence because they do not want you to check their criminal history, or other state related records.