Why do you need my Social Security Number?

In accordance to Florida Statute 119.071(5), the City of Edgewater's collection of social security numbers is imperative for the performance of its lawful duties and responsibilities.

Social security numbers collected by the City of Edgewater are considered confidential and may not be used by this agency for any purpose other than the purpose provided in this written statement.

The City of Edgewater collects social security numbers for one or more of the following purposes: bad debt collection; data collection; reconciliation; identification and verification; credit checks; classification of accounts; driver's license check; tracking; and for employment with the City of Edgewater: drug / alcohol testing and physicals; benefit processing; background checks; tax reporting; and police statements and arrests. Social security numbers are also used as a unique numeric identifier and may be used for search purposes.