# SnapDocs Verified , whats next **URL:** \ **Category:** Beginner's Questions\ **Created:** [February 19, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/snapdocs-verified-whats-next/18264 "2021-02-19T23:43:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 17
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@kathleeneglaser1 Absolutely NOT. You’re a **Business Owner** & there’s no need to do so. Use your EIN ONLY. _For your own safety/protection_, **never share** your social security number with clients. Always use an Employer Identification Number [EIN]. It’s easy & quite simple to obtain one [_and there’s no fee_] for your business [_either under your name or a business name_] by going to the IRS website. Here’s the direct url link: [Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online | Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online) ====== You may also find these threads helpful: ✨ > [@My Initial Tips/Advice to New People](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/my-initial-tips-advice-to-new-people/14114): > > I hope the following helps you getting started If you’re going to set yourself up as a business, go to [irs.gov](http://irs.gov) and get an EIN - takes 5 minutes - NEVER NEVER NEVER give your personal social security number to anyone - use your EIN for all your notary work, including using it to report your notary income on our tax return; Set up a separate checking/banking account for your notary income - keep your personal finances and your business finances separate; Get some business cards and start … > [@Why do you need a copy of my stamp and more information?](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/why-do-you-need-a-copy-of-my-stamp-and-more-information/28085/16): > > This is absolutely correct, by LindaH-FL. Always remember to consider the source of information you receive. angelpraysparkles ====== NOTE: Proactively guard your NPPI. Identify theft continues to be rampant. There is no valid reason for providing the following: Your personal SSN [only provide the EIN for your business] A copy of your drivers license [unless you’ve redacted the NPPI]. A copy of your personal auto insurance Declarations Page and/or Policy. A copy of your Notarial… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/snapdocs-verified-whats-next/18264)._