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1. I still have my original one, issued in 1962 when I got my first job.

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 10:36 AM

Nov 6

I don't know how it is still around, though. It is the only thing I have from that time period.

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Remember when your SS card said, not to be used for identification? [View all] Emile Nov 6 OP

That's when I got mine. BidenRocks Nov 6 #16

Yep, and now required too often as identification Attilatheblond Nov 6 #2

Remember when those jerks said they wanted to issue everyone new SSNs? TheBlackAdder Nov 6 #9

Sure do. Do they still say that? 3catwoman3 Nov 6 #3

No, not anymore. Emile Nov 6 #4

The Feds say you are NOT to use your card as an ID ... marble falls Nov 6 #5

Businesses need to be forced not to ask for your number. Emile Nov 6 #8

It's not so hard, refuse. marble falls Nov 6 #10

Employers do need those numbers though Attilatheblond Nov 6 #11

I see all these medical forms asking for SSN. I NEVER fill it out. Liberal In Texas Nov 6 #12

I still have mine from 1965 Walleye Nov 6 #6

Still have mine from like 1964. nt doc03 Nov 6 #7