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Can I apply for a Social Security name change online?

Can I apply for a Social Security name change online?

If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you must tell Social Security so you can get a corrected card. You cannot apply for a card online. There is no charge for a Social Security card. This service is free.

Do you have to tell Social Security when you change your name?

What do I need to change my Social Security card?

No, there is no charge for a new Social Security card. What documents do I need for a Social Security name change? You’ll need to provide 1) proof of identity (valid photo ID), 2) proof of your citizenship status (Birth Certificate or U.S. Passport) and 3) proof of a legal name change (marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order).

What should I do after a name change?

Overview The first thing you need to do after your legal name change (through marriage, divorce, or court order) is to update your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA is the United States issuing agency for Social Security cards. Your updated Social Security card is the gateway to your name change process.

How to apply for a new Social Security card online?

You can use a my Social Security account to apply for a replacement Social Security card online if you: Are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses); Are not requesting a name change or any other change to your card; and

How do you change your name at SS office?

Social Security Office. The most traditional and common way to change the name on a Social Security card is to visit a local Social Security office and fill out the application for a new Social Security card.

What are the requirements for a new Social Security card?

In order to apply for a social security card, you will need to gather some original documents to prove your U.S. citizenship, age, and identity. The government only accepts certain documents as proof of these. To prove your citizenship, you must present your U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport.

How do you renew a Social Security card?

Renewing at a Secretary of State Office Visit any Secretary of State office Present your state ID card or other acceptable identification Present proof of your Social Security number or a letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration. Pay the renewal fee.

What documents do you need to get a Social Security card?

Gather Identity Documents. To get a new Social Security card, you will need to prove that you are who you say you are. Acceptable identity documents include originals or certified copies of: U.S. Passport. Driver’s license. State I.D. card.