What is a government issued identification number apartment application?

A government-issued identification number is a unique identification number that is assigned to individuals by the government, such as a Social Security number or a driver's license number. This number is commonly requested on an apartment application to verify the applicant's identity and confirm their legal status. The identification number is used to perform a background check and credit check on the applicant to determine their eligibility for the apartment and their ability to pay rent. The landlord or property manager will usually require a copy of the identification card or license as well to confirm the number matches the person applying. Providing a false identification number on an apartment application can result in immediate rejection of the applicant or eviction from the property.