Form SSA-88. Pre-Approval Form for Consent Based Social Security Number Verification (CBSV)

Form SSA-88, the Pre-Approval Form for Consent-Based Social Security Number Verification (CBSV), is used to request consent-based Social Security number verification. The main purpose is to obtain consent to verify an individual's Social Security number to prevent identity theft.

Example scenarios include a business or government agency seeking to verify a customer's or employee's Social Security number to ensure accurate record-keeping and prevent fraud. The benefit is that it helps verify the authenticity of Social Security numbers while protecting an individual's privacy.

The parties involved include the individual, employer, or entity seeking verification, and SSA. The form typically collects information related to the consent request and the entity's identification.