Can I collect social security numbers from participants in Iowa? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, you can collect social security numbers from participants in Iowa under certain circumstances. Here are the requirements:

Requirements for collecting social security numbers in Iowa

1. Purpose: The purpose of collecting social security numbers is for the collection of child support obligations and debts owed to the state of Iowa ^[1.2][2.2].
2. Disclosure: An individual applying for a license from a board within the bureau shall disclose the individual’s social security number on the application form unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant does not possess and is not eligible for a social security number, or the applicant demonstrates or attests that the applicant is in the process of applying for a social security number and will provide such number within 60 days of the date on which the applicant submits the application to the board ^[1.1][2.1].
3. Revocation of license: The license of an applicant who is licensed pursuant to this subrule may be revoked for failure to provide a valid social security number within 60 days of the date on which the application was filed ^[1.1][2.1].
4. Lawful presence: An applicant who does not possess a social security number and is not eligible for a social security number will be required to demonstrate lawful presence in the United States, if applicable, and provide government-issued photo identification as needed to verify identity ^[1.1][2.1].
5. Notification of change: If circumstances change and the applicant or licensee later attains a social security number, the applicant or licensee shall disclose the social security number to the board within 30 days of the date on which the social security number is issued ^[1.1][2.1].

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, you can collect social security numbers from participants in Iowa for the purpose of collecting child support obligations and debts owed to the state of Iowa. However, the individual applying for a license must disclose their social security number on the application form, unless they demonstrate that they do not possess or are not eligible for a social security number. If an applicant fails to provide a valid social security number within 60 days of the date on which the application was filed, their license may be revoked. If an applicant later attains a social security number, they must disclose it to the board within 30 days of the date on which the social security number is issued.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Social security number disclosure.
• [2.1] Social security number disclosure.
• [1.2] Purpose.
• [2.2] Purpose.

Jurisdiction

Iowa

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