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What is a "Verifier"?
A verifier is a bank, lender, landlord, or other person or organization that has a need to verify your employment information.


As an employee, how do I use this service? How does the verifier use this service?
Each employee is responsible for authorizing the release of their employment and salary information. The credit and reference verifiers must receive an authorization code from you to access your information.

To obtain an authorization code:
  • From a touch-tone telephone, call
    1(800)367-2884.

  • Enter the following information when prompted:
    • USDA's company code, 10284
    • Your social security number
    • Your individual PIN number (contact your Personnel Office for your PIN)

  • Record the authorization code in a secure place for future reference.

  • Fill out a reference card to be given to the verifier
To access your employment information,
  • The verifier will need the information on the reference card:
    • The USDA company code, 10284
    • Your social security number
    • One of your authorization codes


  • The verifier will need to call
    1(800) 367-5690


How many authorization codes can be active and how long are they valid?
You can have a maximum of three codes active at any one time. Each code can only be used one time. Unused codes remain active for 6 months.


When is the service available?
The service is available 7 days a week during the following hours:
  • 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight (EST)
  • 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 pm (CST)
  • 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 pm (MT)
  • 4:00 a.m. until 9:00 pm (EST)
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