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Is 198-20-0001 a valid SSN?

198-20-0001 looks valid in the public record. The likely issue location is Pennsylvania (PA), and the year range is 1941 to 1953.

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Is 198-20-0001 a valid SSN?

Valid

198-20-0001 looks valid in the public record. The likely issue location is Pennsylvania (PA), and the year range is 1941 to 1953.

Status

Valid

Matches the public SSA record.

Issue location

Pennsylvania (PA)

Based on the first three digits of the SSN.

Issue years

1941 to 1953

Estimated first and last year for this number range.

Lookup details
SSN
198-20-0001
Area number
198
Group number
20
Serial number
0001
Last published group
84
Record window
before November 2003

What this result means

198-20-0001 fits the published pre-randomization record. The area points to Pennsylvania (PA), and the published group history supports an issue range of 1941 to 1953.