SCREENING SERVICE

SSN Trace

Use an SSN trace to help develop identity and address information for subsequent jurisdictional searches.

OVERVIEW

A focused search within a larger screening program.

An SSN trace may return names, aliases, and address history associated with the supplied Social Security number and candidate information.

It is commonly used as a starting point for selecting jurisdictions and identifying information that may need clarification before other searches are ordered.

WHAT IT MAY INCLUDE

Search components

  • Reported name and alias information
  • Address-history information
  • Identifier issuance indicators where available
  • Jurisdiction-development support

COMMON USES

Where it can fit

  • Developing counties for criminal-record searches
  • Reviewing identity data for inconsistencies
  • Supporting a broader background screening package

HOW IT WORKS

A clear, role-aware workflow.

  1. 01

    Collect candidate identifiers and authorization

  2. 02

    Run the trace through available sources

  3. 03

    Use returned information to guide appropriate follow-up searches

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