Answer:
There certainly may be resistance as members of the public are told repeatedly not to reveal their Social Security numbers (SSNs), so you should not be surprised when you get a push-back on such a request. There may also be laws in your state forbidding the recording of an SSN in connection with check cashing. I'd suggest you stick to the more acceptable practice of recording a license or other acceptable ID number. If the individual's SSN happens to be that individual's license number (some states did that and the practice is being phased out with renewals), you can record it. I recommend that you not ask individuals for their TINs for check cashing purposes.
First published on BankersOnline.com 5/21/07
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