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Need to Change Your Name on Your Social Security Card?

October 9, 2018 • By

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A stack of social security cardsAre 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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Comments

  1. Connie C.

    I remarried after my husband passed away. I changed my last name on my card. It didn’t change the last name on my Medicare card. What do I need to do it. Medicare told me that you have to change it for me. Please help me because the card I have now doesn’t have my new last name..

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    • L.A.

      Hi Connie. Please note that for your security, we do not have access to your Social Security record in this forum. Please call our toll-free number 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We hope this helps.

  2. Linnae K.

    Do I need to bring my current SS card when I’m changing my name due to a new marriage?

    • L.A.

      Hi Linnae. If you need a replacement Social Security card because you are changing your name, please follow the instructions online. We hope this helps.

  3. Rinu s.

    Hi
    I got my social security number but the spelling on my name is incorrect. How do I go about it . There is no option on change in spelling. Pl advice
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    • L.A.

      Hi Rinu. To correct the spelling of your name or last name, please follow the instructions for a replacement Social Security card online. We hope this helps.

  4. Patricia L.

    I have provided necessary documents to make last name change due to marriage. this was done 7/26/19. Medicare still does not have my update hence my medical cards still reflect old last name. what is taking so long?

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      Hi Patricia. For your security, we do not have access to your personal information in this forum. Please call our toll free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), 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.

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  9. Dawn R.

    Are you still legally married if you dont change your name..

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      Hi, Dawn. Thank you for your question. For an answer to your question, please contact your local courts or an attorney. Social Security defers to State law for the legality of marriages. We hope this helps.

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