SSN Verification in United States

Verifik's SSN Verification API helps you authenticate Social Security Numbers (SSN) issued in the United States using official government data. It's designed to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, prevent fraud, and ensure you meet all regulatory requirements effortlessly.

We built this integration for businesses that need a fast, secure, and automated way to confirm the validity of Social Security Numbers.

What does this API validate?

Our API connects directly with official records to validate:

• SSN Number: Verifies the authenticity of Social Security Numbers.
• Issuing State: Identifies which state issued the SSN.
• First Year Issued: Returns the year when the SSN was first issued.
• Validity Status: Confirms whether the SSN is valid and active.

By verifying these details, you can be confident that the Social Security Number is authentic and valid, significantly lowering the risk of fraud.

The SSN Verification Service is a robust tool designed to verify Social Security Numbers (SSN) issued in the United States. This service allows users to quickly validate an SSN by providing details such as the issuing state and the first year of issuance. The response includes the SSN itself, the year it was first issued, the issuing state, and the validity status of the SSN. This tool is essential for ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of Social Security Numbers.

Endpoint

GET https://api.verifik.co/v2/usa/ssn

Headers

Name	Value
Content-Type	application/json
Authorization	Bearer <token>

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description	Example
documentNumber	string	Yes	SSN to be queried, it must be written exactly as it appears on the document.	123-45-678

Request

JavaScript

import axios from 'axios';

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://api.verifik.co/v2/usa/ssn',
  params: {
    documentNumber: '123-45-678'
  },
  headers: {
    'Accept': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer <tu_token>'
  }
};

try {
  const { data } = await axios.request(options);
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
}

Python

import http.client

conn = http.client.HTTPSConnection("api.verifik.co")
payload = ''
headers = {}
conn.request("GET", "/v2/usa/ssn?documentNumber=123-45-678", payload, headers)
res = conn.getresponse()
data = res.read()
print(data.decode("utf-8"))

PHP

<?php
require_once 'HTTP/Request2.php';
$request = new HTTP_Request2();
$request->setUrl('https://api.verifik.co/v2/usa/ssn?documentNumber=123-45-678');
$request->setMethod(HTTP_Request2::METHOD_GET);
$request->setConfig(array(
  'follow_redirects' => TRUE
));
try {
  $response = $request->send();
  if ($response->getStatus() == 200) {
    echo $response->getBody();
  }
  else {
    echo 'Unexpected HTTP status: ' . $response->getStatus() . ' ' .
    $response->getReasonPhrase();
  }
}
catch(HTTP_Request2_Exception $e) {
  echo 'Error: ' . $e->getMessage();
}
?>

Swift

var request = URLRequest(url: URL(string: "https://api.verifik.co/v2/usa/ssn?documentNumber=123-45-678")!,timeoutInterval: Double.infinity)
request.httpMethod = "GET"

let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: request) { data, response, error in 
  guard let data = data else {
    print(String(describing: error))
    return
  }
  print(String(data: data, encoding: .utf8)!)
}

task.resume()

Response

200

{
  "data": {
    "firstYearIssued": "1936",
    "issuingState": "Oklahoma (OK)",
    "SSN": "123-45-678",
    "valid": true
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "April 11, 2023 3:42 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  }
}

401

{
  "message": "Authentication required",
  "code": "UNAUTHORIZED"
}

403

{
  "message": "Access forbidden",
  "code": "FORBIDDEN"
}

404

{
    "code": "NotFound",
    "message": "Record not found."
}

409

{
  "code": "MissingParameter",
  "message": "missing documentNumber\n"
}

Common Use Cases

• Fintech & Banking: Verify SSNs instantly during account opening or loan applications.
• Employment & Background Checks: Authenticate SSNs as part of your hiring and verification workflow.
• Insurance & Healthcare: Confirm SSN validity before issuing policies or providing medical benefits.
• Government Services: Validate SSNs for compliance and regulatory requirements.

Official Sources & Reliability

We connect directly with official United States Social Security Administration data sources to ensure you receive verified, up-to-the-minute information. Every query is handled with strict adherence to security and regulatory standards.

Key Benefits

• Automated Compliance: Streamline your verification checks to prevent fraud without adding friction for your users.
• Instant Results: Process verifications in seconds, perfect for real-time digital onboarding.
• Trusted Data: Rely on data sourced directly from official Social Security Administration records.
• Easy Integration: Connect easily via our REST API or use our compatible SDKs.

Compliance & Security

We prioritize the safety of your data. Verifik uses advanced encryption (HTTPS/TLS 1.3) and strict privacy management standards to ensure confidentiality. Our service is monitored 24/7 for availability and offers role-based access controls to keep your team's access secure.

About Verifik

Verifik is a leading platform for identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention across Latin America and North America. Our APIs automate KYC, KYB, AML, and biometric validation processes, connecting businesses with official data sources in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, United States, and beyond.