Electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
240660	CPA Compliance Review and Report Form and Instruction	Modified
240658	Sending in the verification request, calling our system, and getting a response Form and Instruction	Modified
240657	People whose SSNs SSA will verify - Reading and Signing Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0817	ICR Reference No: 202507-0960-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202505-0960-002
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/23/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2027
Responses	116,000,021	152,000,021
Time Burden (Hours)	3,868,347	5,068,347
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The eCBSV process is a fee-based SSN verification service that will allow permitted entities to verify an individual’s SSN based on the SSN holder’s signed, including electronic, consent in connection with a credit transaction or any circumstance described in Section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681b). The respondents to the eCBSV collection are the permitted entities; members of the public who consent to the disclosure of SSN verifications; and CPAs who provide compliance review services.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 174 2155 Name of Law: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 42294	08/29/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 13915	03/23/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
CPA Compliance Review and Report	eCBSV User Agreement, SSA-89	eCBSV User Agreement ,   Authorization for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to Release Social Security Number (SSN) Verification
People whose SSNs SSA will verify - Reading and Signing	SSA-89, eCBSV User Agreement	eCBSV User Agreement ,   Authorization for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to Release Social Security Number (SSN) Verification
Sending in the verification request, calling our system, and getting a response	SSA-89, eCBSV User Agreement	eCBSV User Agreement ,   Authorization for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to Release Social Security Number (SSN) Verification

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	116,000,021	152,000,021	0	0	-36,000,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,868,347	5,068,347	0	0	-1,200,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: When we last cleared this information collection in 2024, the burden was 5,068,347 hours. However, we are currently reporting a burden of 3,868,347 hours. This change stems, because eCBSV has seen fewer verifications. There is no change to the burden time per response. These figures represent current Management Information data for the full release of the eCBSV service. SSA will enhance the no-match results provided by eCBSV, responding to stakeholder requests for more detailed information to aid in decision-making. This will be completed by providing details specifying which data element(s) do not align with its records in the response. In the User Agreement, SSA will remove the obligation for the Permitted Entity to select a higher tier upon renewal for the advanced tier. Additionally, in instances of a "no" match in the SSN Verification result, the Permitted Entity is prohibited from disclosing the explanatory details that identify which data element(s) do not align with SSA’s records to the SSN holder. The SSA written consent template and form SSA-89 have been updated to reflect the disclosure of explanatory information identifying the data element(s) that do not match the information in SSA’s records in the event of a discrepancy.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 03/23/2026

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