The Reality. There is no monetary value to a birth certificate or a social security number/EIN, and TreasuryDirect accounts must be funded by the owner (from the owner's personal bank account) to have any value.
This particular record, (055-09-0001) belonged to John D. Sweeney, Jr., age 23, of New Rochelle, New York. The next day, newspapers around the country announced that Sweeney had been issued the first SSN.
What does it cost? There is no charge for an SSN and card. If someone wants to charge you for getting a number or card, please remember that these services are free.
All ones (111111111) All threes (333333333) Consecutive digits in numerical order (123456789) The first three digits are outside of the range specified by the SSA.
No valid SSN has 9 identical digits or has the 9 digits running consecutively from 1-9. For example, all of the following SSNs are invalid: 111-11-1111.
Serial number 0000 is never used. Each State goes through all of its area numbers with group number 01 and serial numbers 0001-9999 and 7999 before using group number 03. Thus, 989,901 SSN's can be issued for each area number. The g-digit number provides the capacity for assign- ing nearly 1 billion SSN's.
Request a number for free if you do not have one. A Social Security number is a 9-digit number that's unique to you.
Social Security payments are reduced if you claim before your full retirement age, while delaying until age 70 increases your monthly benefit. In 2024, the average Social Security benefit is $1,862 per month, while the maximum for those retiring at full retirement age is $3,822.
Anyone age 12 or older who requests an original SSN must appear in person for an interview. This applies even if a parent or guardian will sign the application on the child's behalf. We can accept only certain documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. These include a: Page 4 3 • U.S. birth certificate.
While your work authorization will eventually expire, your SSN is permanent and the number will never change. If you already have an SSN, then you do not need to apply for another one.
SSA will not issue SSNs beginning with the number “666” in positions 1 – 3. SSA will not issue SSNs beginning with the number “000” in positions 1 – 3. SSA will not issue SSNs with the number “00” in positions 4 – 5.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Asset reserves grew from about $163 billion at the end of December 1989 to about $2,908 billion ($2.9 trillion) by the end of December 2020. Since the end of December 2020, asset reserves have declined slightly to about $2,816 billion ($2.8 trillion) by the end of June 2024.
The final set of four digits is the Serial Number.
Does an SSN expire? No. Once an SSN has been assigned it is an individual's unique number for the rest of his or her life in the United States.
Have you heard about the Social Security $16,728 yearly bonus? There's really no “bonus” that retirees can collect. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amount.
You can receive Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, we'll reduce your benefit if you start receiving benefits before your full retirement age. For example, if you turn age 62 in 2025, your benefit would be about 30% lower than it would be at your full retirement age of 67.
If your spouse dies, do you get both Social Security benefits? You cannot claim your deceased spouse's benefits in addition to your own retirement benefits. Social Security only will pay one—survivor or retirement. If you qualify for both survivor and retirement benefits, you will receive whichever amount is higher.
Applying for a Social Security Card is free!
There is no charge for applying for a Social Security number and card for yourself or your child. Learn who can get a Social Security number and begin the application process.
You need an SSN to work, collect Social Security benefits, and receive other government services. Lawfully admitted noncitizens can get many benefits and services without an SSN.
Fay of the Social Security Administration selected a record from the top of the first stack of 1,000 records and announced that the first Social Security number in history was assigned to John David Sweeney, Jr. of New Rochelle, New York.
No reference to a person's year of birth, age, or any other identifying information is made during the issuance of an SSN. Anyone whose number includes their year of birth or age at time of application can rest assured it is just a coincidence.
Structure of Social Security Numbers information contributed by Jerry Crow (crow@anasaz.com) and Barbara Bennett A Social Security Number (SSN) consists of nine digits, commonly written as three fields separated by hyphens: AAA-GG-SSSS.