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DOB's , SSN's, and other identifiers for Court Records

November 17, 2025 posted by Steve Brownstein

???? Subject Identification in Court Records

​While searching for court cases primarily relies on an individual's name, secondary subject identifiers are almost always used for precise record identification. The most common and critical identifier is the Date of Birth (DOB). Other potential identifiers include Social Security Numbers (SSNs), national or state ID numbers, addresses, or other unique local metrics.

​???? Search Requirements and Specific Examples

​Many courts, when utilizing their public access systems or conducting court-assisted searches, require more than just a name to process a request.

• ​Guam: Based on your ordering history, Guam provides a key example. Their court-assisted search mandates an SSN to perform the request. This reliance is often noted on case information or indictment cover pages, where the SSN is frequently included in the title block.
• ​Puerto Rico: The court system in Puerto Rico does not require an SSN for searches, but the SSN is typically used on the court docket itself. Furthermore, if the official Police Criminal Certificate (police clearance) is used for case identification—which is a relevant consideration given your prior inquiries regarding Puerto Rico background checks and FCRA compliance—it also requires the SSN for processing.
• ​International Identifiers: Similar to SSNs, many other countries have recommendations or requirements for unique personal identifiers, such as national ID numbers or a Cedula, which are commonly used in jurisdictions like China, Taiwan, and Brazil to accurately identify individuals in court and public records.