Q & A
I run a small business and I am hiring a few employees. How can I recognize a valid Social Security card?
Answer: There are more than 50 different versions of the Social Security card, all of which are valid. Although there are several current versions of the card in circulation, all prior versions of the card are valid. The number is what is most important. The best way for you and other employers to verify a name and Social Security number is to use the free Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS). Once you register for Business Services Online at www.socialsecurity.gov/bso, you can start using SSNVS. SSNVS allows you to quickly verify whether a person’s name and number match Social Security’s records.
Source: http://www.arcamax.com/seniorliving/seniornews/s-1426663#8sS9ugJRU8R0qBfd.99 – November 18, 2013