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Need to Change Your Name on Your Social Security Card?

October 9, 2018 • By

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Last Updated: November 3, 2023

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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  3. Tammy B.

    I need to change my name because I got married. What type of information or paperwork is required?

    • V.V.

      Hi Tammy, thank you for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to change your name. If you do not want to mail in your documents, which will be returned, you may need to wait for the offices to reopen. Use our Social Security Office Locator to find your local office address. We hope this helps.

  4. eva a.

    do you have office near Gathersburg Md?I want to update my ss card name. maiden name to married. thank you

  5. Josephine C.

    I would like to make an appointment to change my name . I got married last year July 20th 2019. I know to bring my marriage license, ID, and birth certificate. My available days Tuesday and Thursday I do not work. A mid afternoon appointment after 1:00 pm is good for me Josephine Casper. 231-510-4080. I work from 8-6 pm .1/2 hr Lunch break at 1:00 I can answer any phone. Thank you Josie

  6. Steven T.

    Is the form to change your name on your social security card the application for a social security card. Or is there another form that needs to be filled out. Thank you very much for your time. God Bless!

    • V.V.

      Hi Steven, thank you for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to change your name. If you do not want to mail in your documents, which will be returned, you may need to wait for the offices to reopen. Use our Social Security Office Locator to find your local office address. We hope this helps.

  7. April L.

    My social security office is closed. I need to mail the documents to change back to maiden name. Where do I send them?

    • V.V.

      Hi April, thank you for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to change your name. If you do not want to mail in your original or certified copies of the documents, which will be returned, you may need to wait for the offices to reopen. Use our Social Security Office Locator to find your local office address. We hope this helps.

  8. Richard G.

    I have a birth certificate that has my first name being Frank
    and middle name as Richard. I am 85 years old and every document I ever had states the reverse as my first name being Richard and middle name being Frank. My old Social Security card had my name as Richard Gonzales but I lost it! Now the social securety office told me I can only replace my social security card with my first name and middle name shown on my birth certificate? All legal papers I have state my name is Richard Frank not
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    Can anyone help me with a simple solution?
    Thank You, Richard Gonzales

    • V.V.

      Hi Richard, thank you for your question. First, realize you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing your Social Security number is what is important. If you just need your number, you can call your local office and see if they will mail you an SSN printout instead of a replacement Social Security card. We are unable to process replacement Social Security card requests by phone at this time. Use our Social Security Office Locator to find your local office address. We hope this helps.

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