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Married and need to change last name on social security card after many years.

Apr
08
2011
By Guest (not verified)

Married for 20 years, but combined maiden and married name on income tax. All other documents have married name. Can I use my
drivers license and birth certificate to indicate the connection and have my name changed just to married name on social security card?

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Marriage, divorce and Social Security

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Submitted by Site Admin on Sat, 04/09/2011 - 21:38

I don't believe this would be a problem. You need to :

  • Complete Form SSA-5
  • Then provide the SSA proof of :
    • Marriage (ex. marriage certificate)
    • Identity (ex. driver's license)
    • Citizenship (ex. birth certificate, passport)

You'd want to follow-up and ensure your earnings are properly attributed to you for later benefits.

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1917

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Tue, 04/12/2011 - 20:54

If the marriage took place over 2 years ago, in addition to your marriage certificate, you must submit a valid identification document in both the old and "new" names. Your Birth Certificate does not establish identity, unfortunately. Citizenship documents are not required for a name change unless you are a LAPR.


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