What if a person doesn’t have a valid Social Security number? Do they still have to have a background check?
Yes. We still have to verify their identity and check their background. If a person does not have a valid Social Security number, have them complete the background check authorization form, leaving the line for Social Security number blank. The pastor, principal or DRE should verify their identity with some form of photo identification (e.g., a driver’s license, a passport, an employer-issued ID card, etc.). The pastor, principal or DRE should then send our Office the authorization form, along with a copy of the identification document, or with a notation that they have verified the person’s identity.
