Social Security Number Search

A Social Security Number search is customarily the first search conducted in the screening process. Background Information Services, Inc. offers several different types of social security number searches. These searches may be combined to achieve the deepest level of verification necessary.

Address Search
This search uses the Social Security Number to determine all names and addresses that have been used by a given social security number. BIS' Address Search is a product of a database search which is comprised of over 1200 reporting sources. The search is conducted with a name and social security number. BIS recommends this search in lieu of the SSN Trace due to the depth of information.

Social Security Number Trace
This search uses the Social Security Number to determine all names that have been used apply for credit and the addresses provided at the time the credit report was run for any given social security number.

Social Security Number Validation
An SSN Validation is used to determining if a social security number is validly issued. This search returns the year(s) and state of issue for the SSN provided. It does not verify ownership.

Social Security Number Verification
An SSN Verification will confirm ownership of a given social security number based on name, date of birth and social security number. This search is processed through the Social Security Administration (SSA) and can only be performed once the individual is hired; it cannot be used as a pre-screening tool.

	Social Security Number Search Applicability Confirms names utilized in connection with a given SSN. Recommended for all initial searches to confirm names & addresses provided by the applicant are accurate and consistent with their application.

	Related Solutions E-Verify Users receive a confirmation number from the Department of Homeland Security for each individual processed. In addition to verifying the eligibility of US citizens, it will also confirm the accuracy of Social Security Numbers, Immigration "A" numbers and I-94 arrival/departure numbers and in real-time, obtain employee's legal right to work status with a DHS-issued verification number. Electronic I-9 BIS provides a web-based interface for making your I-9 process electronic. BIS' system provides error checking to ensure that the I-9 is completed properly. It also assists in verifying different types of identification that may be provided along with examples. This system will notify employers by email at 90, 60, and 30 days in advance of an employees expiring work status.