Where can you get a free Social Security number search?

There is no service that offers a free Social Security number search. A Social Security number is an important personal number that carries vital information about an individual. Keeping it private and safe helps to protect a person from identity theft.

Only businesses can have access to verification systems to verify employees' information, but they cannot use these verification systems to search for a Social Security number. Businesses can only use these systems for verification purposes. A business must complete the registration form to have access to the system. A person uses a Social Security number to get a job and Social Security benefits.