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Accepted Documents for your Social Security Number

UpdatedApril 30, 2026

If your Social Security Number cannot be automatically verified in our system, we will send you an email with a request to securely upload a photo of your Social Security Card.

If you've misplaced your Social Security Card and cannot provide it, here are some documents that you can upload in its place:

  • W-2 form

  • 1099 form

  • Signed or filed tax return

Any of these documents will also display your full SSN and can be accepted for verification by our banking partner.

For more information on the required documents for opening a Relay account view: Required Documents and Organization Details to Open a Relay Account (by Entity Type)

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