Do you have to give your social security # to the dealership when paying cash for a car? I'd rather not and am just wondering if it's on the paperwork somewhere.

 

i think because of national sercurity issue (terrorist) they ask for SS whenever there is a large amount of cash in transition.they do the same thing in the banks.you have to provide SS when finance the car anyway so i don't see anything wrong unless you....
you can ask the dealer about their policy

 

They have to have some kind of tracking information (like a social security number) for any cash transaction over $10,000. I can't remember the name of the federal statute, but take my word for it.

 

Its call suspicous activities report. any transaction over $10,000 with cash will be reported to the goverment. and they will keep the record.

 

Plus if you start spending more than you earn...they wanna know...so they can tax you on it...Less and less freedom in the good ole USA