What does the first 3 digits of your Social mean?
What does the first 3 digits of your Social mean?
Area Number
The first set of three digits is called the Area Number. The second set of two digits is called the Group Number. The final set of four digits is the Serial Number.
What do California Social Security numbers start with?
545-573
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| SSN Area Number | Location |
|---|---|
| 545-573 | California |
| 574 | Alaska |
| 575-576 | Hawaii |
| 577-579 | District of Columbia |
What is SSN format?
Structure. The Social Security number is a nine-digit number in the format “AAA-GG-SSSS”.
What are valid SSN prefixes?
(Source: http://www.ssa.gov/foia/stateWeb.html#new%20areas%20allocated )
| 1 st 3 Digits | State |
|---|---|
| 531-539 | Washington |
| 540-544 | Oregon |
| 545-573 | California |
| 602-626 |
What state SSN starts with 257?
Georgia SSNs by Year
| Social Security Number | First Year Issued | Estimated Age of Cardholder |
|---|---|---|
| 257-06-#### | 1973 | 52 to 64 yrs |
| 257-07-#### | 1936 | 83 to 101 yrs |
| 257-08-#### | 1973 | 52 to 64 yrs |
| 257-09-#### | 1936 | 83 to 101 yrs |
Can a SSN have 10 digits?
The SSN is a 10-digit number, issued by the Social Security Administration, a U.S. government agency, that is used to track tax payments and issuance of benefits for U.S. citizens, permanent residents (“Green Card” holders), and other resident and non-resident aliens with work authorization.
What does a SSN starting with 9 mean?
When an employer receives a W-4 form listing a Social Security Number that begins with a “9”, the employer should recognize that this is an ITIN and it cannot be used when filing W-2 forms. However, if this is the only number provided, the SSA advises employers to use it.