A authorities issued identification quantity, sometimes called a nationwide identification quantity, is a novel identifier assigned to people by a authorities entity to facilitate identification and authentication. For example, the US Social Safety Quantity (SSN) is a widely known instance of a authorities issued identification quantity.
Authorities issued identification numbers are essential for varied causes. They allow environment friendly record-keeping, streamline administrative processes, and stop fraud. Traditionally, the necessity for such numbers emerged with the expansion of administrative programs and the growing complexity of recent societies.