TEACH System
Social Security Number Change
There is no fee for requesting a Social Secuirty Number change.United States Applicants
- Log in to your TEACH account: Login to TEACH
- Click "Update/Add Education, Employment, and Personal Information".
- Click “Edit Personal Info”.
- Click the “Request SSN Change” button.
- Enter the United States Social Security Number as shown on your SSN card.
- Upload a copy of the SSN card as supporting documentation for the SSN change request.
International Applicants
- If you do not have a United State Social Security Number, you can send an email to the Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI) at otiadmin@nysed.gov with “TEACH Access Number” in the subject line to request a nine-digit identifier to use in the creation of your TEACH account. The email must include a PDF-formatted copy of either a valid passport or a valid visa.
- Send an email to teachhelp@nysed.gov with subject line “TEACH Access Number” requesting a change in your access number. The Office of Teaching Initiatives staff will make the change.
Last Updated:
November 6, 2020