Electronic Verification Service (EVS)

Pay-Net uses the Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS) to submit employee information via our Electronic Verification Service (EVS) on behalf of our participating clients.
This is an opt-out service, so if you do NOT want verifications automatically submitted on behalf of your company, please email us at [e-mail].

What information does Pay-Net send to the SSA?
We send all Name fields (First, Middle, Last), Social Security Number (SSN), Birth Date (if available), and Address.
Generally, only the Name and SSN are subject to verification.

What does this service do?
Per the Social Security Administration (SSA):
The Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS) allows employers to match their record of employee names and Social Security numbers (SSNs) with Social Security records before preparing and submitting Forms W-2.

Why is this important?
Per the Social Security Administration (SSA):
Making sure names and SSNs on the W-2 match our records is important because unmatched records can result in additional processing costs for you and uncredited earnings for your employees. Uncredited earnings can affect future eligibility to (and amounts paid under) Social Security's retirement, disability and survivors program.

Find more information in the attached pamphlet.