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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 230 SOCIAL SECURITY ENUMERATION

FNS 230 Change #8-2021 July 21, 2021 230.07 PROCEDURES FOR REFERRING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE A. Do not call or write the local Social Security Office to verify that an individual has applied for a SSN. This is not acceptable verification of enumeration B. Complete the DSS 8174, Referral for SSN Application, for each individual for whom a SSN is needed. C. Instruct the individual to carry the DSS 8174 and necessary documentation to the local Social Security Office. D. When completing documents to be sent to SSA, please note the following. 1. If the county department owns the documents proving identity and age, note on the DSS-8174 the documents are owned by the county. The local Social Security Office returns these documents to the county. If the individual owns the documents, note this on the DSS-8174 and the local Social Security Office returns these documents to the individual. If ownership is not documented on the DSS-8174, the local Social Security Office returns the documents to the applicant. 2. Explain to the individual the types of documentation that must be provided to the local Social Security Office to complete the application for a SSN, such as a birth certificate, driver’s license, draft card, etc. If necessary, assist him in obtaining needed documentation. 3. Explain to the individual that if a parent applies for his child’s SSN at the local Social Security Office, the parent must provide proof of identity. 4. If the county completes and sends the necessary forms to the local Social Security Office, the county should attach any certified documents proving identity and age to the forms sent. a. If the individual owns the certified documents proving age and identity, have him sign the DSS-8173, Release for Enumeration. This releases the county from any liability if the documents are lost. If the individual refuses to sign the DSS-8173, document on the form his refusal and continue with the enumeration procedures. b. If the county owns the documents, do not have the applicant sign the DSS-8173 230.08 PROCEDURES WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL CANNOT GO TO THE LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE An individual who is not able to go the local Social Security Office to apply for a SSN may have a representative apply for him. If there is no representative for the individual, complete the DSS 8174, Referral for SSN Application and a SS-5,