How can I get a copy of my work history for free?
Christopher Ramos
Updated on March 29, 2026
Visit the IRS website and download Form 4506. This form allows you to request copies of your previous tax returns, which will include the name and address of your past employers, along with when you were employed with each company. Form 4506 can be downloaded and filled out digitally, or printed and filled out by hand.
Where can I get a printout of my work history?
To get a copy of your non-government employment/pay history, we recommend you visit your local Social Security Administration office or visit
What is proof of employment eligibility?
To prove employment authorization, USCIS will accept: a U.S. birth or birth abroad certificate. a Native American tribal document. a U.S. citizen ID card. a resident citizen ID card, or.
Where can I obtain a copy of my employment history?
You can obtain a certified or non-certified detailed report of your employment history with the names and addresses of your past employers using Form SS-7050-F4. You can also get a certified report of your annual earnings, without your employers’ demographics, using Form SS-7050-F4.
How can I find out my work history?
All your employment history that is connected to your Social Security number will be included in the report. You can either submit the report to the employer or agency who asked for your work history, or you can use the information on the report to fill out the required forms.
Do you need a master copy of your work history?
That way you will have a current copy of your work history for whenever you need it. Even if you don’t include all those jobs on your resume, and you don’t need to, save a master copy that includes your work and educational history in its entirety.
What can I do to reconstruct my employment history?
Check With Prior Employers You can also reconstruct your employment history by contacting the human resources department of any of your former employers, if you’re not certain about your start and end dates of employment. Let them know that you would like to confirm the exact dates of employment that they have on record.
