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Is 008-88-0001 a valid SSN?

Valid

008-88-0001 looks valid in the public record. The likely issue location is Vermont (VT), and the year range is 2003 to 2005.

008-88-0001 matches the public SSA record

Likely issue location: Vermont (VT). Year range: 2003 to 2005.

Status

Valid

Matches the public SSA record.

Issue location

Vermont (VT)

Based on the first three digits of the SSN.

Issue years

2003 to 2005

Estimated first and last year for this number range.

Results
Status
Valid
SSN
008-88-0001
Issue location
Vermont (VT)
Area number
008
Group number
88
Serial number
0001
First year issued
2003
Last year issued
2005
Last published group
94
Record window
between November 2003 and December 2003
Date range basis
Archived monthly public record
Valid?
008-88-0001 is a valid SSN

What this result tells you

This number fits the published public record for old-style Social Security numbers. The first three digits point to Vermont (VT), and the group number falls inside the published range for that area.

The year range helps place the number roughly in time. It is useful for basic checks, research, and general context.

Area match

  • Vermont ยท area range 008-009

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How the date range was worked out

This range comes from archived monthly public record updates for this area and group.

Public record window: between November 2003 and December 2003

Why this result came back

The checker compares the area number to the published area chart, then checks whether the group number is at or below the last published group for that area.

The serial number helps confirm the format, but it does not change the location match or the broad date range.

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About this result

This page checks the number against the public record, not a live Social Security Administration system.

It can help you screen a number and place it roughly in time, but it does not confirm identity or ownership.

Older numbers use wider date ranges because exact issue dates are not published for general lookup.

What was checked

1. The format rules for the area, group, and serial numbers.

2. The likely state or territory tied to the area number.

3. The public record range for that area and group.