it became mandatory to have a social security number on november 1935.
it became mandatory to have a social security number on november 1935.
when did it become mandatory to have a social security number?
november 1935
a social security number may be obtained by applying on form ss-5, application for a social security number card.









































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social security numbers were first issued by the social security administration in november 1935 as part of the new deal social security program. within three months, 25 million numbers were issued.
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in the united states, a social security number (ssn) is a nine-digit number issued to u.s. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205(c)(2) of the social security act, codified as . the number is issued to an individual by the social security administration, an independent agency of the united states government. although its primary purpose is to track individuals for social security purposes, the social security number has become a "de facto" national identification number for taxation and other purposes.
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