Social Security number
noun
: a number that is given to each citizen of the U.S. by the government and that is used for the Social Security program and for official forms and records
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The members of his workforce — originally from Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Bolivia and his native Peru — are all employees with a Social Security number and a driver's license.
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
While the Facebook post was updated to redact the Social Security number, the post on X remained as of Monday.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
The change means states can now verify citizenship information without requiring a Department of Homeland Security identifier or full Social Security number, streamlining the process for election officials.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
However, first-time voters who registered by mail without providing a driver’s license number, state ID or the last four digits of their Social Security number might be required to show identification.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
While the Facebook post was updated to redact the Social Security number, the post on X remained as of Monday.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
The change means states can now verify citizenship information without requiring a Department of Homeland Security identifier or full Social Security number, streamlining the process for election officials.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
However, first-time voters who registered by mail without providing a driver’s license number, state ID or the last four digits of their Social Security number might be required to show identification.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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