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A Social Security number is a 9-digit number issued to citizens after each child is born, to permanent residents and to temporary (working) residents. Each is a unique number, with the exception of the first 3-digits, which identifies the State that issued the original number.
The number is issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration, an agency of the U.S. Federal Government. Its primary purpose is to track individuals in employment for taxation purposes and to receive "Social Security" later in life as a benefit from having had worked during life.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt keeps track ofmoney you have contributed toSocial Security (which, for most people, means your employer withheld and submitted on your behalf). When you file to receive SS benefits at 65 or older, the amount you receive will depend on the amount you have put in.
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∙ 14y agoYou can file for things that require a social security number and it will help you get governmental benefits.
The benefits of having a social security number is that it allows you to do things legally and you don't have to be underground. It also allows you to receive any benefits you will be entilted to when you retire.
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∙ 13y agoPlain and simple....IDENTIFICATION. Like your fingerprints, there are no two alike.
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∙ 7y agoThat is not a question this site can answer.
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How do you buy a Social Security number?
You don't buy a social security number. You go to your local social security office and apply to receive your own personal social security number.Buying a social security number is against the law.
What are examples of personally identifiable information (PII)?
Social security number.
What number is issued by the government through the social security?
Social security number
Is a number issued by the government through the social security?
Social security number
What is a number issued by the government by the social security department?
Social security number
How do you get a virtual Social Security number?
You can't. You can only get a valid Social Security number through the Social Security Administration; anything else is fraudulent.
How do you find where someone is employed using their social security number?
You do not. Use of the Social Security number is the exclusive venue of the Social Security Administration as established by the Social Security Act.
Will your social security number show if you are married?
No, your social security number does not change when you get married.
How does someone from Kenya gets social security number?
Kenya social security number
What department number is issued by the government through the social security?
Social security number
What is the number issued by the government through the Social Security department?
Social security number
Is a number issued by the government through the social security department?
Social security number
