Can I change my name with Social Security online?

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.

What do I bring to Social Security to change my name?

Do I need to contact Social Security when I change my name?

If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or need to correct your name for other reasons, you must tell Social Security so you can get a replacement Social Security number (SSN) card with your correct legal name.

How long does it take to get Social Security after name change?

You should usually receive it within 7-10 business days from that time. Because we are experiencing slight delays in processing mail-in Social Security card applications, it may take us between 2-4 weeks to process a mail-in application and return the evidence.

How much does it cost to change my name on my Social Security card?

To change or correct your name on your Social Security card, you need proof of marriage, divorce, naturalization or court decree, plus proof of identity. There is no cost and your Social Security number will not change.

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Can I change my name with Social Security via mail?

You'll need to fill out Form SS-5, the standard application for a Social Security card that you can download from the Social Security website. Mail the form or deliver it in person to your local Social Security office, along with original copies of documents proving your legal name change and your identity.

How do I inform Social Security that I got married?

Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or contact your local Social Security office to report your marriage and get additional information.

How long do you have to report marriage to Social Security?

Report Changes in a Timely Manner

You may also be penalized if you report the change later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred or lose SSI for not reporting the information we use to determine eligibility for payments.

How do I change my name?

You can change your name by following your state's name change guidelines. While each state's policy varies, the first step is to file a formal petition for a name change with your local court. You can ask the court if it supplies the forms. Otherwise, you may need to check online or consult with an attorney.

Does Social Security mail back your documents?

We will return any documents submitted with your application. For assistance, contact any U.S. Social Security office or your Federal Benefits Unit. For a complete list of Federal Benefits Units and contact information, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/foreign.

What do I need to change my name when married?

Should I destroy my old Social Security card after name change?

Do not shred original Social Security cards, birth certificates, mortgage paperwork, deeds or wills. However, some experts recommend shredding unneeded photocopies of those documents.

How do I submit my Social Security application?

For assistance call us at 1-800-772-1213 or visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. To apply for an original card, you must provide at least two documents to prove age, identity, and U.S. citizenship or current lawful, work-authorized immigration status.

Does name change affect Social Security benefits?

By signing up for a personal my Social Security account, you can verify that your earnings are correct. If you change your name, be sure to report the change to us. Otherwise, we may not record your earnings properly and you may not receive all the benefits you are due.

Can I get a copy of my Social Security the same day?

To get a temporary card printout, you have to go to the SSA office, and you will get it on the same day.

Where is the easiest place to change your name?

Still, every state except Hawaii will provide you with a Court Order that can be used to make changes with your ID and Official Records. Because of Full Service, by EZ Name Change, California's process is considered one of the easiest and surest ways to get a name legally changed.

How quickly can you change your name?

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Once the judge decides, you pick up a court decree (court order) with your new name. The process generally takes up to 3 months.

Is it an easy process to change your name?

Depending on where you live, your legal name change process could be as easy as filling out an online form, or as intensive as attending a formal hearing and getting fingerprinted by the FBI. You'll also need to pay a filing fee, which could cost anywhere from $50 in Hawaii to $450 in California.

How do I get the $16728 Social Security bonus?

Who is eligible for Social Security bonus? For every year that you delay claiming past full retirement age, your monthly benefits will get an 8% “bonus.” That amounts to a whopping 24% if you wait to file until age 70.

Do I have to tell Social Security I got married?

For many people, a wedding often means a name change is in order. If you are legally changing your name, you need to apply for a replacement Social Security card reflecting your new name.

What happens if you don't tell Social Security you are married?

Marriage has no impact on your Social Security retirement benefit, which is based on your work record and earnings history.

What is the Social Security 5 year rule?

You must have worked and paid Social Security taxes in five of the last 10 years. If you also get a pension from a job where you didn't pay Social Security taxes (e.g., a civil service or teacher's pension), your Social Security benefit might be reduced.

How do I update my Social Security after Naturalization?

To get your immigration status or citizenship corrected, you need to show documents that prove your new status or citizenship. We can accept only certain documents as proof of citizenship for new and replacement cards. These include your U.S. passport, a Certificate of Naturalization or a Certificate of Citizenship.

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