# D.C. Code § 7-231.09: Social Security numbers

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.09

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 7-231.09
- **Heading:** Social Security numbers
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 7 / Chapter 2A / § 7-231.09

## Text

(a) An individual required to prepare and file a report of live birth shall include in the report the Social Security number or numbers of each parent, if the parent has more than one Social Security number. The Social Security numbers shall not appear on the record of live birth.
(b) The parent's Social Security number shall be collected during the birth registration process by the Registrar and made available to the IV-D agency for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of a support order. The Registrar shall not disclose a Social Security number collected during the birth registration process for any other purpose.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 7-231.01 § 7-231.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.02 § 7-231.02. Vital statistics system; Vital Records Division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.03 § 7-231.03. Appointment and duties of Registrar of Vital Records Division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.04 § 7-231.04. Security of vital statistics system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.05 § 7-231.05. Individuals required to keep records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.06 § 7-231.06. Duties to furnish information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.07 § 7-231.07. Content of vital records and vital reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.08 § 7-231.08. Live birth registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.09 § 7-231.09. Social Security numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.10 § 7-231.10. Infants of unknown parentage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.11 § 7-231.11. Delayed registration of live birth.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.12 § 7-231.12. Death registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.12.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.13 § 7-231.13. Delayed registration of death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.13.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.14 § 7-231.14. Fetal death registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.14.md)

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