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Changing Information on Your Social Security Record. To change the information on your Social Security number record (i.e., a name or citizenship change, or corrected date of birth) you must provide documents to prove your identity, support the requested change, and establish the reason for the change.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to request your change online. If not, you'll need to make an appointment at a local office. Answer a few questions about yourself, and we'll show you the best way to make your request.
To get an SSN card with a corrected name, you will need to provide evidence of your identity, your new legal name, and name change event. You may need to prove your current U.S. citizenship or lawful noncitizen status.
This way you can get a replacement Social Security number (SSN) card with your correct legal name. Visit Defining the legal Name for an SSN for more information. Visit our SSN and Card webpage and answer a few questions to find out the best way to apply for your corrected card.
How do you apply for a name change on a Social Security card? People who wish to update their Social Security card to reflect a legal name change can do so by requesting a replacement card. Can a Social Security card application be submitted online? Many applicants can submit a Social Security card application online.
To change your name on your card, visit our Replace Social Security card page at. www.ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card. On this page, you will answer a series of questions to determine whether you can: Complete the application process online.
For name change requests, you’ll need to complete Form SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card. Once you fill it out, you can contact your local SSA office.
Replacing a Social Security card is free. To change vital information on your Social Security card, such as your name, go through the card replacement process. Depending on your situation, you may be able to request a replacement online or in person.
If you can't find the form you need, or you need help completing a form, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contact your local Social Security office and we will help you. If you download, print and complete a paper form, please mail or take it to your local Social Security office or the office that requested it from you.
You can use Form SS-5 as your social security status change form when making the transition to U.S. citizenship. If you had an SSN card as a green card holder, you can then submit another SSA form SS5 and use it as your social security citizenship update form.