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

Based on the documents provided, here are the requirements for collecting social security numbers in New Hampshire:

Requirements for Collecting Social Security Numbers in New Hampshire

  1. Driver’s License Application: An applicant for a driver’s license who has not previously been licensed to drive a motor vehicle in this state shall provide his or her social security number in the application. The applicant shall be given the opportunity to determine whether to have his or her social security number retained in the records of the department of safety. The application form shall include a box to check off if the applicant does not wish to have his or her social security number retained in the records of the department. The application form for a renewal of a driver’s license may request the social security number of the applicant. An applicant who is a resident of New Hampshire shall be given the opportunity to determine whether to provide the social security number. The application form shall include a box to check off if the applicant does not wish to provide his or her social security number pursuant to this paragraph. [1.1][2.7]
  2. Financial or Medical Assistance: Financial or medical assistance clients who do not have an SSN, or are unable to furnish their SSN, shall apply for an original SSN or replacement card. The client shall provide verification of an SSN or application for an SSN as specified in He-W 606.36. The district office shall find good cause for failure to furnish an SSN or to apply for an SSN card when the client is unable to furnish or apply for an SSN card or submit the required verification, despite good faith efforts to do so. [2.1][2.3]
  3. Records: The preparer of a document shall not include an individual’s social security number, armed forces service number, credit card number, or deposit account numbers in a document that is prepared and presented for recording in the office of the register of deeds. This paragraph shall not apply to state or federal tax liens and certified copies of death certificates filed or recorded in the office of the register of deeds. [3.1]
  4. Other Applications: Unless otherwise stated in the rules, all applications shall include the applicant’s social security number pursuant to RSA 161-B:11. [2.4]

Based on the above requirements, it appears that social security numbers can be collected in New Hampshire for certain purposes, such as driver’s license applications and financial or medical assistance. However, there are restrictions on how social security numbers can be used and disclosed, and certain documents should not include social security numbers.

Therefore, if you are collecting social security numbers in New Hampshire, it is important to ensure that you are doing so in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.

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New Hampshire