Business Services Online (BSO) Authorization Process

Suzette Ciplickas Updated by Suzette Ciplickas

The BSO authorization process provides employers with the ability to assign and delegate who can submit wage reports. Registration for the new Business Services Online (BSO) authorization process is required if you use BSO for any of the following specific services:

• W-2 and W-2c Online

• Wage File Upload

• Submission Status

• Employer Report Status

• AccuWage Online

• View Wage Report Name/SSN Errors

Additionally, registration is mandatory if you wish to limit user access or choose to generate an employer signature PIN. If your business needs to complete this setup, you can begin the process by logging into the Social Security Administration BSO Portal.

To access the new authorization process, a Responsible Entity Officer (REO) will be required to register your organization.
The BSO authorization process is Social Security’s new self-service authorization platform designed to provide secure access to our online services for businesses and organizations.
Benefits of Delegating
Simplified Registration - Receive a single mailed registration code per organization.
Enhanced Security - Control who can submit wage reports.

REO Examples

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Director and Senior Manager

• Board of Directors or Authorized Board Member

• Employee with Power of Attorney

• Managing member of an LLC

• General or Limited Partner of a Partnership

• Business Owner (Sole Proprietorship)

• Individual who has control over the church’s funds or assets

Before You Begin

If you have not already, create a Login.gov or ID.me credential.

Confirm your organization’s physical address associated with the EIN with the IRS.

BSO Authorization Process

  1. Login to BSO
  2. Select "Sign in or create account for Electronic Wage Reporting"

  1. Select Register as REO with your Organization/EIN
  1. Provide Details of Your Organization
  1. Attest as an REO
  1. Provide Your Work Email Address for EIN
  1. Verify Your Work Email Address for EIN

  1. Confirm Your Work Address for EIN
  1. Provide Your Phone Number for EIN
  1. Registration Code
  1. Complete Pending Registration

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