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Is 537-55-0001 a valid SSN?

Valid

537-55-0001 looks valid in the public record. The likely issue location is Washington (WA), and the year range is 2004 to 2005.

537-55-0001 matches the public SSA record

Likely issue location: Washington (WA). Year range: 2004 to 2005.

Status

Valid

Matches the public SSA record.

Issue location

Washington (WA)

Based on the first three digits of the SSN.

Issue years

2004 to 2005

Estimated first and last year for this number range.

Results
Status
Valid
SSN
537-55-0001
Issue location
Washington (WA)
Area number
537
Group number
55
Serial number
0001
First year issued
2004
Last year issued
2005
Last published group
71
Record window
between December 2004 and January 2005
Date range basis
Archived monthly public record
Valid?
537-55-0001 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 Washington (WA), 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

  • Washington ยท area range 531-539

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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 December 2004 and January 2005

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.