Employment Verifications

The Work Number handles employment and salary verifications for the University of Georgia. The process is simple for employees and lenders. You have two options to instantly get the information you need:

Option 1:

Website: www.theworknumber.com

Option 2:

Phone: 1-800-367-5690

To obtain proof of employment only

1. Contact The Work Number using one of the options above
2. Follow the prompted instructions
3. You will need the following information:

• University of Georgia employer code: 13265
• Employee Social Security Number (provided by the employee)

To obtain proof of employment plus income

1. Follow the steps for proof of employment
2. Additional information required:

• Salary Key authorization code provided by the employee (employees may obtain this at https://www.theworknumber.com/ or by calling 1-800-367-2884)
• For Public Service Loan Forgiveness verifications, please visit the appropriate UGA page.

UGA Employees

To permit a verifier to access only your employment information, provide your Social Security number and University of Georgia employer code: 13265.

To provide salary information, obtain a Salary Key from www.theworknumber.com or by calling 1-800-367-2884. You alone authorize access to your salary information.

For assistance, contact The Work Number customer service at 1-800-996-7566.

UGA Departments Receiving Requests for Verification

Calls or written requests: Refer requesters to www.theworknumber.com or 1-800-367-5690.

Faxes: Use the “fax-back” form to respond to faxed requests for employment or income verification.

For those requesting employment verification for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, please follow the university’s procedure.

University Human Resources can complete the employer section of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness form for current and former University of Georgia employees.

1) Submit your request through one of the following options:

• Call 706-542-2222 to speak with a member of the University HR team.
• Submit the PSLF form through email to [email protected]. (DO NOT include your Social Security Number on the form. Email is not considered a secure communication method by UGA policy)
• Submit the form in person at the Human Resources office at 215 S. Jackson St, Athens GA 30602.

2) The Human Resources team will return your completed form to you within 1-3 business days through your preferred method.