How to Locate a Person Using a Social Security Number
- 1). Go to the U.S. Social Security website if you are seeking to verify a Social Security number. Employers commonly use this free service to verify the SSN of potential and current employees. You can enter up to 10 SSNs per screen to receive immediate results.
- 2). Use a people search engine such as Search Enginez to find deceased individuals. Simply enter the SSN and your email address at the bottom of the screen and click "Verify." Details regarding the deceased's locations will be provided to you via email.
- 3). Contact a private investigator, preferably a retired police officer, and provide the SSN to the investigator. The investigator will have access to databases and resources that you will not be able to obtain on your own.