Verification of the Social Security Number

Verification of the Social Security Number When the applicant provides a document with the Social Security Number (SSN) or provides the number verbally, the number must be electronically verified with the Social Security Administration (SSA). A. If the number originally submitted to the State Verification and Exchange System (SVES) is not verified, the correct information must be obtained and re-submitted to SSA for verification. B. If discrepancies exist, such as an applicant/beneficiary who has more than one SSN or has the same SSN as another individual, the client must be referred to the Social Security Administration office for resolution.