## General product behavior

**Is Deceased Check available outside the U.S.?**

No. Deceased Check is currently limited to the United States.

**Do I need the full SSN?**

No. The last four digits are sufficient and recommended. You may also provide the full SSN.

**Can Deceased Check run in batch mode?**

Yes. Deceased Check supports both real-time and batch processing for portfolio screening at scale.

## Integration and input formatting

**What happens if the consumer is not found in the database?**

The response will not contain deceased status information.

You may retry with more complete PII for a more accurate result.

**What data sources are used?**

Deceased information is sourced from multiple authoritative records, including:

- Limited Access Death Master File (LADMF)
- Full Death Master File (DMF)
- Death certificates
- Funeral homes
- Obituaries
- Wills and probate records
- Coroner records
- Cemetery records
- Newspaper archives
- Land and property records
- Court records

## Product limitations

**Can I use Deceased Check for non-deceased validations?**

No. Deceased Check is designed specifically to identify deceased identities.

Use other Socure modules (e.g., Verify, Watchlist, Prefill) for additional identity and compliance checks.

**Does Deceased Check confirm cause of death or other sensitive details?**

No. Deceased Check only confirms whether the identity is reported as deceased.

It does not include cause of death or other medical details.

**How fresh are the data sources used?**

Source freshness varies by type.

Some data (e.g., government death records) is updated regularly, while others (e.g., obituaries, probate records) are updated as they become available.

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