Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security Number Verification

Q. Do I have to provide my Social Security numbers?

A. Social Security information will not be required for viewing or accepting assignments; however, the Social Security number in your profile must be accurate in order for you to be paid for assignments completed after November 1, 2008. This requirement has been included in all of our shop details as of November 1, 2008.

Q. How do I know that my Social Security Number is Protected?

A. Your Social Security Number will be encrypted and stored in our secured server for your protection.  It will be shared only with the IRS for verification and no one else. 

Q. I am not a US resident, do I have to provide my information?

A. Only U.S. residents are required to enter their Social Security or Tax Identification information.  All shoppers outside of the United States are not required to provide this information. When logging in to the Current Shoppers portion of In-Site, you will be prompted to update your profile by entering a Tax ID or Social Security number.  Simply select the defer option box in the Social Security Number/ Tax ID Information Box when prompted to update your profile and you will have full access to the job board without entering a Social Security or Tax ID number.

Q. I have entered my information, but the information came back to me as invalid?

A. In order for the IRS to process your information, your name and Social Security Number must match with IRS records.  You must check your most recent tax return and enter your name exactly as it appears on your tax return. That way the IRS will be able to confirm your information quickly and accurately. 

Q. How long does it take to verify my Social Security Number?

A. Verification of your information will occur three days or less after submission.

Q. Will I be notified if my Social Security Number has been successfully verified?

A. You will only be notified if your information is invalid. If your information has been successfully processed you will not receive any messages.

Q. I received the "invalid" message and re-entered my information.  When will I know if it's been verified, and will I be notified of that?

A. If you have received an invalid message and have re-entered your information, that information will be verified within three days or less. You will receive a message in your e-mail account only if that information again was unsuccessfully verified.

Q. Whom should I contact at IntelliShop with questions?

A. Should you have any further questions please call, (866)-234-1423.