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 make loan decisions 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 evaluate your application for social service programs. Where approved, you may get your benefits faster.
The Work Number Is Strictly Regulated
Anyone can use my data for any reason.
Under federal law, we may only provide data to vetted verifiers who have a permissible purpose as defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA limits who can view your data and how they can use it.
Anyone can easily access this data.
Verifiers must complete a thorough vetting process to access your data on The Work Number. They must also certify they have a valid, permissible purpose to access your data. We have strict security protocols in place to protect and limit data access.