About The Work Number®
Get faster decisions during your important life events with The Work Number.
There For You During Life's Key Moments
Job Applications
Potential employers can confirm your work history without having to contact your current employer. This helps to protect your privacy.
Home and Auto Loans
Lenders can approve you for loans faster and when it's convenient for you. You don't have to wait until Monday morning to reach out to HR.
Social Services
Government services can more quickly approve you for social service programs. You can get your benefits faster.
The Work Number Is Strictly Regulated
Anyone can use my data for any reason.
Under federal law, approved verifiers must follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA limits who can view your data and how they can use it.
People are looking at my information without my permission.
Typically, you must give someone permission to access your data on The Work Number. For example, if you are applying for a new job, you give your approval as part of the application process.
My data is being sold to data brokers or other third parties.
The Work Number is regulated by the FCRA. We never sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes or additional purposes beyond the scope of the FCRA.
Anyone can easily access this data.
Verifiers must complete a thorough credentialing process to access your data on The Work Number. They must also certify they have a valid, permissible purpose to access your data.