Do I go to the Social Security office to change my name?

Do I go to the Social Security office to change my name?

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). However, you cannot apply online, so you must visit your local SSA office in person or mail in an application.

Does your social security card have to match your birth certificate?

Answer: Your mother does not need to change her legal documents if you apply for a court-ordered name change. Answer: It is ideal to have all your identification documents (birth certificate, license, SS card, state ID, passport, etc.) match, especially because of Real ID.

Does it matter which Social Security office I go to?

Can We Visit A Different Social Security Office Than The One Closest To Us? The official Social Security policy is that you can receive service from any office that you choose to visit(https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/.

Will SSI recipients get a second stimulus check?

SSDI or SSI recipients: You might be eligible for a second stimulus payment. That means if you’re part of the SSI or SSDI program you would qualify for a check, as you did in the first round, so long as you have a Social Security number and you are not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.4 days ago

Why am I getting a call from Social Security?

SSA employees will never threaten you for information or promise benefits in exchange for information. In those cases, the call is fraudulent. Just hang up. If you suspect you’ve been contacted by an SSA scammer call the Social Security Fraud Hotline at 1-

How do I know if Social Security is calling me?

You can call Social Security’s customer service line at to confirm whether a communication purporting to be from SSA is real. If you get an impostor call or email, report it to SSA using their detailed online form. You can also call Social Security’s Fraud Hotline at

Can a scammer use the last 4 digits of your social?

These are truly random and unique; the first five numbers represent when and where your Social Security card was issued. Scammers can get those numbers by knowing your birth date and hometown. So don’t use the last four as a PIN.

Can someone do something with the last 4 digits of SSN?

Not only can they open credit in your name, steal your money and government benefits, they can also obtain medical care and tax refunds in your name. Guard your “Final Four.” Although they are widely used and shared, the last four digits of your SSN are the most important to protect. When asked by others, just say no.