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Subtitle
Application Process for Medical Certification
FAA Form 8500-8 Entry Number
4
(Item Number on MedXPress Medical Application)
Description
Applicant must provide their SSN. If they decline or are an international applicant, a number is generated for them. The FAA uses SSN for tracking and ID.
Content

Item 4 Social Security Number

-- Text box to enter social security number

-- International/Declined to Submit (A pseudo number will be generated by the system). Check box to decline entering a social security number and have the system generate a pseudo number.

Additional Instruction:

Entering your SSN is optional. Enter your SSN in the box provided, or select the International/Declined to Submit checkbox if applicable.

Sources
MedXPress User Guide | Version 5.5 | June 2025