Need to Change Your Name on Your Social Security Card?
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 3, 2023
Are you changing your name? If so, let Social Security know so we can update your information, send you a corrected card, and make sure you get the benefits you’ve earned.
To change your name on your card, you must show us documents proving your legal name change and identity. If you are a U.S. citizen, you also must show us a document proving your U.S. citizenship, if it is not already in our records. You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them. We can’t accept photocopies or notarized copies.
To prove your legal name change, you must show one of the following documents:
- Marriage document.
- Divorce decree.
- Certificate of naturalization showing a new name.
- Court order for a name change.
To prove your identity, you must show an unexpired document showing your name, identifying information, and photograph, such as one of the following:
- U.S. driver’s license.
- State-issued non-driver’s identification card.
- U.S. passport.
If you don’t have one of those documents available, we may be able to accept your:
- Employer identification card.
- School identification card.
- Health insurance card.
- U.S. military identification card.
To prove your U.S. citizenship, you must show one of the following documents:
- U.S. birth certificate.
- U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
- U.S. passport (unexpired).
- Certificate of Naturalization.
- Certificate of Citizenship.
Whatever your reason for your name change, Social Security is here to help you with the new… you! Fill out the form online and follow the instructions to ensure your Social Security card is delivered in a timely manner. You can also locate your local field office so you can apply for your updated card and show your required documents in person.
For complete instructions, visit our Social Security Number and Card page, which includes information for non-citizens. And remember, if you simply need to replace a lost Social Security card, but don’t need to change your name, you can — in most states — request your replacement card online using your personal my Social Security account.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Delia S.
I need information on Filing Disability benefits.
I got the shingles in October 2019.
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Please advise if I qualify. I have documents medical leave act benefits
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L.A.
Hi Delia. Please note that Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or short-term disability. For adults, we use a five-step evaluation process to decide whether you are disabled. We consider any current work activity you are doing, your medical condition, and how it affects your ability to work. You may read more about our disability benefit programs on our webpage titled Benefits Planner: Disability. When you are ready to file an application, you can go online here. (insert link) For specific questions about your case, you may also call our toll free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. You may also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Arna G.
Good morning, I recently got married August 3 of 2019 I will need a new social security card
also my address has changed to: 3333 Almeter Road, Warsaw, New York. My new name is: Arna Gail Schabloski
L.A.
Hi Arna. Congratulation! To change your last name on your Social Security number card and to receive a replacement Social Security card, please visit our webpage that will guide you through the steps to apply for a replacement Social Security card online. We hope this helps.
christy e.
I need to make appointment to change my name. I have completed the form.
L.A.
Hi Christy. To make an appointment, please call our toll free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. You may also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Frank F.
Upon separating from military service I attempted to obtain a social security card after it was discovered stolen in a previous marriage. The Yuba city social security official denied my application due to unknown reasons at that time. Here years later, my efforts to resolve the issue of maintaining my identity given to me upon entry into the United States have plagued my efforts to expedite personal profile data needed at the present time.
Obed
How can i change my name from john jr smith to john smith johnson? What steps do i need to take out the “JR” and and maiden name?
A.C.
Hi, Obed. In order to change your name on your Social Security card, you must show us a document that proves your legal name change. If the document you provide as evidence of a legal name change does not give us enough information to identify you in our records, you must show us an identity document in your “old” name (as shown in our records) and another document showing your “new” name. To learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a corrected card, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
John K.
I May have been scammed. I gave them my ssi number. Should I be worried? email fish5kinds@yahoo.com
A.C.
Hi, John. If you suspect someone is using your Social Security number, you should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). In addition, you can order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and Trans Union). To order your credit report go to http://www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228. For more information, check out our publication, Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number. We hope this helps.
Marjory L.
For Medicare purposes….my name was misspelled on SS card…. On Birth certificate it is Marjory but was on SS card as Marjorie. My provider (Kaiser) for health issues recommended to leave it but when filing for reimbursement or payment for medical charge in another state, this became a problem. Please let me know what form I can complete. Going to the office … saw at least three dozen people in line and gave up. Also completed a form on line that I discovered was bogus when they wanted payment of $39.99. Any assistance or direction on easiest way to get it straightened… would be highly appreciated.
A.C.
Hi, Marjory. In order to correct your name on your Social Security card, you must show us a document that proves your name change. For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
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