Do you need a Social Security Number to get life insurance?

What you can expect when applying for term life insurance is that insurance companies will require that you provide your Social Security Number. Providing your social security number will ensure an accurate MIB report, pharmacy report, medical records, and motor vehicle report. If you’re uncomfortable listing your SSN on your term life insurance application, most companies will allow you to call in and provide the number over the telephone.

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It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right life insurance coverage choices.

Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident life insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one life insurance company and cannot guarantee quotes from any single company.

Our life insurance industry partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from many different life insurance companies please enter your ZIP code above to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.

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