Social Security Number Change Request in TEACH Account

Steps to Update Your Social Security Number in TEACH

1. To begin, please log in to your TEACH account.
2. Navigate to “Profile Links” and select “Update/Add Education, Employment, and Personal Information.” Then, click “Edit Personal Info” and select the “Request Social Security Change” button.
3. You will be prompted to upload the necessary supporting documents, including a government-issued photo ID from the United States and a copy of your Social Security card.
4. If you are updating the number associated with your account to a TEACH Access Number (TAN), please upload a screenshot of the email from our office assigning your TAN to replace your Social Security Card.
5. Please be sure to click “Submit” at the bottom of the page to complete and send your request.

Checking The Status of a Social Security Number Change Request

To check the status of your Social Security Number Change Request, please contact TEACH Help by contacting us using our web form or calling 518-474-3901 and selecting option 3.

Additional Resources

• Social Security Number Change Instructions: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/ssnupdate.html