change name on ssn??

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hello anyone here who had civil wedding and applied before to get ssn? in our case, the day after i arrive i already filled up form and got ssn number after two weeks, on my ssn card my single/never married name would appear..on 29th we got married in civil, then today i went to social security office to change name/my single name to married name..but they didnt allowed me to change name yet, instead they told to go to nearest immigration..my question would be does the rule change for changing name?, i saw here in visajourney that after getting married i should change name ssn? and thats what im trying to do. anyway i went to immigration also today they give me forms which to be filled up..anyone here who had already change their names after civil wedding? what do u guys do? please help me..

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hello anyone here who had civil wedding and applied before to get ssn? in our case, the day after i arrive i already filled up form and got ssn number after two weeks, on my ssn card my single/never married name would appear..on 29th we got married in civil, then today i went to social security office to change name/my single name to married name..but they didnt allowed me to change name yet, instead they told to go to nearest immigration..my question would be does the rule change for changing name?, i saw here in visa journey that after getting married i should change name ssn? and thats what im trying to do. anyway i went to immigration also today they give me forms which to be filled up..anyone here who had already change their names after civil wedding? what do u guys do? please help me..

You only need to change the SSN record if you plan to use the married name for work and tax purposes. Otherwise you can continue to use your maiden name.

How long have you been in the U.S.? If you have been here less than 76 days go back to the office and ask to speak with a manager if they don't accept the application.

Tell the manager to look at this.

RM 00203.210 Changing Numident Name Data

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203210

C. Procedure - Immigration Document as Evidence of Legal Name

When an alien applies for an SSN card, presume the name on the immigration document is the legal name unless the applicant presents evidence of a legal name change (e.g., marriage) that occurred after the immigration document was issued.

D. Examples of Legal Name Changes

4. Name Change to a Name Different From Name on Immigration Document

Monica Mumma Stottlemyer applies for a replacement SSN card in her married name. She:

-- Completes an SS-5 showing her first name as Monica, her middle name as Mumma, and her last name as Smith;

-- Completes the other names used field, showing that name as “Monica (first name), Mumma Stottlemyer (last name);”

-- Signs the SS-5 as “Monica M. Smith;”

-- Submits a U.S. marriage document showing Monica Mumma Stottlemyer and John Smith married last week (the marriage document shows the dates of birth for Monica and John);

-- Submits a driver's license with her photograph that shows the name Monica M. Smith; and

-- Submits a DHS employment authorization card with her photograph and showing her name as “Mumma Stottlemyer, Monica.”

The U.S. marriage document supports the legal name change and is acceptable evidence of identity in both the old name and the new name because it shows biographical data (date of birth) that can be compared to the Numident record. Further, the name to be shown on the SSN card agrees with the name on the additional identity document in the new legal name (the driver's license).

SSA can process the name change request. Process the SS-5 to have the name “Monica (first name) Mumma (middle name) Smith (last name) to be shown in the card and enter “Monica (first name) Mumma Stottlemyer (compound surname) as an “other name used.” The compound surname must be entered the same way it is shown on the immigration document. Advise the NH to also contact DHS to change her surname to “Smith” with that agency.

Make sure you point out it says advise to report the name change to immigration, not must report it before SSN record can be changed.

Plus if SAVE verifies with your maiden name and you provide the marriage certificate and are changing the SSN record to your married name the application can be processed without further verification.

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hello anyone here who had civil wedding and applied before to get ssn? in our case, the day after i arrive i already filled up form and got ssn number after two weeks, on my ssn card my single/never married name would appear..on 29th we got married in civil, then today i went to social security office to change name/my single name to married name..but they didnt allowed me to change name yet, instead they told to go to nearest immigration..my question would be does the rule change for changing name?, i saw here in visa journey that after getting married i should change name ssn? and thats what im trying to do. anyway i went to immigration also today they give me forms which to be filled up..anyone here who had already change their names after civil wedding? what do u guys do? please help me..

You only need to change the SSN record if you plan to use the married name for work and tax purposes. Otherwise you can continue to use your maiden name.

How long have you been in the U.S.? If you have been here less than 76 days go back to the office and ask to speak with a manager if they don't accept the application.

Tell the manager to look at this.

RM 00203.210 Changing Numident Name Data

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203210

C. Procedure - Immigration Document as Evidence of Legal Name

When an alien applies for an SSN card, presume the name on the immigration document is the legal name unless the applicant presents evidence of a legal name change (e.g., marriage) that occurred after the immigration document was issued.

D. Examples of Legal Name Changes

4. Name Change to a Name Different From Name on Immigration Document

Monica Mumma Stottlemyer applies for a replacement SSN card in her married name. She:

-- Completes an SS-5 showing her first name as Monica, her middle name as Mumma, and her last name as Smith;

-- Completes the other names used field, showing that name as “Monica (first name), Mumma Stottlemyer (last name);”

-- Signs the SS-5 as “Monica M. Smith;”

-- Submits a U.S. marriage document showing Monica Mumma Stottlemyer and John Smith married last week (the marriage document shows the dates of birth for Monica and John);

-- Submits a driver's license with her photograph that shows the name Monica M. Smith; and

-- Submits a DHS employment authorization card with her photograph and showing her name as “Mumma Stottlemyer, Monica.”

The U.S. marriage document supports the legal name change and is acceptable evidence of identity in both the old name and the new name because it shows biographical data (date of birth) that can be compared to the Numident record. Further, the name to be shown on the SSN card agrees with the name on the additional identity document in the new legal name (the driver's license).

SSA can process the name change request. Process the SS-5 to have the name “Monica (first name) Mumma (middle name) Smith (last name) to be shown in the card and enter “Monica (first name) Mumma Stottlemyer (compound surname) as an “other name used.” The compound surname must be entered the same way it is shown on the immigration document. Advise the NH to also contact DHS to change her surname to “Smith” with that agency.

Make sure you point out it says advise to report the name change to immigration, not must report it before SSN record can be changed.

Plus if SAVE verifies with your maiden name and you provide the marriage certificate and are changing the SSN record to your married name the application can be processed without further verification.

hi thanks for that information... tomorrow i will go back to ss office and hope they grant my request to change name...thanks for great help..

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hello anyone here who had civil wedding and applied before to get ssn? in our case, the day after i arrive i already filled up form and got ssn number after two weeks, on my ssn card my single/never married name would appear..on 29th we got married in civil, then today i went to social security office to change name/my single name to married name..but they didnt allowed me to change name yet, instead they told to go to nearest immigration..my question would be does the rule change for changing name?, i saw here in visa journey that after getting married i should change name ssn? and thats what im trying to do. anyway i went to immigration also today they give me forms which to be filled up..anyone here who had already change their names after civil wedding? what do u guys do? please help me..

You only need to change the SSN record if you plan to use the married name for work and tax purposes. Otherwise you can continue to use your maiden name.

How long have you been in the U.S.? If you have been here less than 76 days go back to the office and ask to speak with a manager if they don't accept the application.

Tell the manager to look at this.

RM 00203.210 Changing Numident Name Data

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203210

C. Procedure - Immigration Document as Evidence of Legal Name

When an alien applies for an SSN card, presume the name on the immigration document is the legal name unless the applicant presents evidence of a legal name change (e.g., marriage) that occurred after the immigration document was issued.

D. Examples of Legal Name Changes

4. Name Change to a Name Different From Name on Immigration Document

Monica Mumma Stottlemyer applies for a replacement SSN card in her married name. She:

-- Completes an SS-5 showing her first name as Monica, her middle name as Mumma, and her last name as Smith;

-- Completes the other names used field, showing that name as “Monica (first name), Mumma Stottlemyer (last name);”

-- Signs the SS-5 as “Monica M. Smith;”

-- Submits a U.S. marriage document showing Monica Mumma Stottlemyer and John Smith married last week (the marriage document shows the dates of birth for Monica and John);

-- Submits a driver's license with her photograph that shows the name Monica M. Smith; and

-- Submits a DHS employment authorization card with her photograph and showing her name as “Mumma Stottlemyer, Monica.”

The U.S. marriage document supports the legal name change and is acceptable evidence of identity in both the old name and the new name because it shows biographical data (date of birth) that can be compared to the Numident record. Further, the name to be shown on the SSN card agrees with the name on the additional identity document in the new legal name (the driver's license).

SSA can process the name change request. Process the SS-5 to have the name “Monica (first name) Mumma (middle name) Smith (last name) to be shown in the card and enter “Monica (first name) Mumma Stottlemyer (compound surname) as an “other name used.” The compound surname must be entered the same way it is shown on the immigration document. Advise the NH to also contact DHS to change her surname to “Smith” with that agency.

Make sure you point out it says advise to report the name change to immigration, not must report it before SSN record can be changed.

Plus if SAVE verifies with your maiden name and you provide the marriage certificate and are changing the SSN record to your married name the application can be processed without further verification.

hi there, today i went to 2 social security office. one office gave me a letter to give to immigration office saying that they need to put a new stamp on my passport..my stamp was k1 since we did k1. the employee that is on window tells me to go immigration office to change the stamp to k3..i showed the link that u gave me i also printed it but he ignored.. he then look at my requirements my single name ss number but still he dont know what to do yet.. i told to call for manager but he said manager is not there. after that i decided to go to another ss office and this what happened, i talk to girl and she told she cant process it since she told me that she cant change my name on ssn and she cant do it, i ask her if she can call for manager to clear up things regarding my questions what to do since she dont do it..she suggested me to go back to lakewood to ask the supervisor regarding change of name and she mention also that she think that the supervisor in that place should give me letter about whats going on to my request..

how can it be so hard to change single name to married nme? i showed visa, the immigration stamp of k1, marriage certificate and the social security number with single name.. i need help what to do next since they dont allow me.. whats the best i can do?? im getting worried.. where did you file for social security number and change of name? i file mine on lakewood ca..any help would be appreaciated.. hope u reply soon.

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hello anyone here who had civil wedding and applied before to get ssn? in our case, the day after i arrive i already filled up form and got ssn number after two weeks, on my ssn card my single/never married name would appear..on 29th we got married in civil, then today i went to social security office to change name/my single name to married name..but they didnt allowed me to change name yet, instead they told to go to nearest immigration..my question would be does the rule change for changing name?, i saw here in visa journey that after getting married i should change name ssn? and thats what im trying to do. anyway i went to immigration also today they give me forms which to be filled up..anyone here who had already change their names after civil wedding? what do u guys do? please help me..

You only need to change the SSN record if you plan to use the married name for work and tax purposes. Otherwise you can continue to use your maiden name.

How long have you been in the U.S.? If you have been here less than 76 days go back to the office and ask to speak with a manager if they don't accept the application.

Tell the manager to look at this.

RM 00203.210 Changing Numident Name Data

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203210

C. Procedure - Immigration Document as Evidence of Legal Name

When an alien applies for an SSN card, presume the name on the immigration document is the legal name unless the applicant presents evidence of a legal name change (e.g., marriage) that occurred after the immigration document was issued.

D. Examples of Legal Name Changes

4. Name Change to a Name Different From Name on Immigration Document

Monica Mumma Stottlemyer applies for a replacement SSN card in her married name. She:

-- Completes an SS-5 showing her first name as Monica, her middle name as Mumma, and her last name as Smith;

-- Completes the other names used field, showing that name as “Monica (first name), Mumma Stottlemyer (last name);”

-- Signs the SS-5 as “Monica M. Smith;”

-- Submits a U.S. marriage document showing Monica Mumma Stottlemyer and John Smith married last week (the marriage document shows the dates of birth for Monica and John);

-- Submits a driver's license with her photograph that shows the name Monica M. Smith; and

-- Submits a DHS employment authorization card with her photograph and showing her name as “Mumma Stottlemyer, Monica.”

The U.S. marriage document supports the legal name change and is acceptable evidence of identity in both the old name and the new name because it shows biographical data (date of birth) that can be compared to the Numident record. Further, the name to be shown on the SSN card agrees with the name on the additional identity document in the new legal name (the driver's license).

SSA can process the name change request. Process the SS-5 to have the name “Monica (first name) Mumma (middle name) Smith (last name) to be shown in the card and enter “Monica (first name) Mumma Stottlemyer (compound surname) as an “other name used.” The compound surname must be entered the same way it is shown on the immigration document. Advise the NH to also contact DHS to change her surname to “Smith” with that agency.

Make sure you point out it says advise to report the name change to immigration, not must report it before SSN record can be changed.

Plus if SAVE verifies with your maiden name and you provide the marriage certificate and are changing the SSN record to your married name the application can be processed without further verification.

hi there, today i went to 2 social security office. one office gave me a letter to give to immigration office saying that they need to put a new stamp on my passport..my stamp was k1 since we did k1. the employee that is on window tells me to go immigration office to change the stamp to k3..i showed the link that u gave me i also printed it but he ignored.. he then look at my requirements my single name ss number but still he dont know what to do yet.. i told to call for manager but he said manager is not there. after that i decided to go to another ss office and this what happened, i talk to girl and she told she cant process it since she told me that she cant change my name on ssn and she cant do it, i ask her if she can call for manager to clear up things regarding my questions what to do since she dont do it..she suggested me to go back to lakewood to ask the supervisor regarding change of name and she mention also that she think that the supervisor in that place should give me letter about whats going on to my request..

how can it be so hard to change single name to married nme? i showed visa, the immigration stamp of k1, marriage certificate and the social security number with single name.. i need help what to do next since they dont allow me.. whats the best i can do?? im getting worried.. where did you file for social security number and change of name? i file mine on lakewood ca..any help would be appreaciated.. hope u reply soon.

why are u worried? You can change your SSN after your GC interview. I suggest if you can file for AOS asap that would be better.....I am in a similar situation where I applied for SSN 2 weeks after my arrival in Dec08. We got married Feb09. till this day I have no problem with my social security (single name) and some of our co vj suggested to change it after my interview.....One more thing....whenever you submit you AOS...u can start using your married name...I got my EAD card and AP with married name...just make sure to include copies of your marriege certificate...

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hello anyone here who had civil wedding and applied before to get ssn? in our case, the day after i arrive i already filled up form and got ssn number after two weeks, on my ssn card my single/never married name would appear..on 29th we got married in civil, then today i went to social security office to change name/my single name to married name..but they didnt allowed me to change name yet, instead they told to go to nearest immigration..my question would be does the rule change for changing name?, i saw here in visa journey that after getting married i should change name ssn? and thats what im trying to do. anyway i went to immigration also today they give me forms which to be filled up..anyone here who had already change their names after civil wedding? what do u guys do? please help me..

You only need to change the SSN record if you plan to use the married name for work and tax purposes. Otherwise you can continue to use your maiden name.

How long have you been in the U.S.? If you have been here less than 76 days go back to the office and ask to speak with a manager if they don't accept the application.

Tell the manager to look at this.

RM 00203.210 Changing Numident Name Data

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203210

C. Procedure - Immigration Document as Evidence of Legal Name

When an alien applies for an SSN card, presume the name on the immigration document is the legal name unless the applicant presents evidence of a legal name change (e.g., marriage) that occurred after the immigration document was issued.

D. Examples of Legal Name Changes

4. Name Change to a Name Different From Name on Immigration Document

Monica Mumma Stottlemyer applies for a replacement SSN card in her married name. She:

-- Completes an SS-5 showing her first name as Monica, her middle name as Mumma, and her last name as Smith;

-- Completes the other names used field, showing that name as “Monica (first name), Mumma Stottlemyer (last name);”

-- Signs the SS-5 as “Monica M. Smith;”

-- Submits a U.S. marriage document showing Monica Mumma Stottlemyer and John Smith married last week (the marriage document shows the dates of birth for Monica and John);

-- Submits a driver's license with her photograph that shows the name Monica M. Smith; and

-- Submits a DHS employment authorization card with her photograph and showing her name as “Mumma Stottlemyer, Monica.”

The U.S. marriage document supports the legal name change and is acceptable evidence of identity in both the old name and the new name because it shows biographical data (date of birth) that can be compared to the Numident record. Further, the name to be shown on the SSN card agrees with the name on the additional identity document in the new legal name (the driver's license).

SSA can process the name change request. Process the SS-5 to have the name “Monica (first name) Mumma (middle name) Smith (last name) to be shown in the card and enter “Monica (first name) Mumma Stottlemyer (compound surname) as an “other name used.” The compound surname must be entered the same way it is shown on the immigration document. Advise the NH to also contact DHS to change her surname to “Smith” with that agency.

Make sure you point out it says advise to report the name change to immigration, not must report it before SSN record can be changed.

Plus if SAVE verifies with your maiden name and you provide the marriage certificate and are changing the SSN record to your married name the application can be processed without further verification.

hi there, today i went to 2 social security office. one office gave me a letter to give to immigration office saying that they need to put a new stamp on my passport..my stamp was k1 since we did k1. the employee that is on window tells me to go immigration office to change the stamp to k3..i showed the link that u gave me i also printed it but he ignored.. he then look at my requirements my single name ss number but still he dont know what to do yet.. i told to call for manager but he said manager is not there. after that i decided to go to another ss office and this what happened, i talk to girl and she told she cant process it since she told me that she cant change my name on ssn and she cant do it, i ask her if she can call for manager to clear up things regarding my questions what to do since she dont do it..she suggested me to go back to lakewood to ask the supervisor regarding change of name and she mention also that she think that the supervisor in that place should give me letter about whats going on to my request..

how can it be so hard to change single name to married nme? i showed visa, the immigration stamp of k1, marriage certificate and the social security number with single name.. i need help what to do next since they dont allow me.. whats the best i can do?? im getting worried.. where did you file for social security number and change of name? i file mine on lakewood ca..any help would be appreaciated.. hope u reply soon.

why are u worried? You can change your SSN after your GC interview. I suggest if you can file for AOS asap that would be better.....I am in a similar situation where I applied for SSN 2 weeks after my arrival in Dec08. We got married Feb09. till this day I have no problem with my social security (single name) and some of our co vj suggested to change it after my interview.....One more thing....whenever you submit you AOS...u can start using your married name...I got my EAD card and AP with married name...just make sure to include copies of your marriege certificate...

hi thanks for reply, i am worried coz social security dont know what they doing, i read here in visa journey that after getting married, i have to change my name on ss to a married name and after that i can file for aos later on.

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You are good. As long as you got your social security number, that is your number for lifetime. Like Happyfeet says that you need to apply for AOS. I had the same problem too, until now I got my SS card with my single name and waiting for the Green Card so I could change it to married name. Apply for AOS soon would be a good thing to do.

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i need help what to do next since they dont allow me.. whats the best i can do?? im getting worried.. where did you file for social security number and change of name? i file mine on lakewood ca..any help would be appreaciated.. hope u reply soon.

So this happened at the Lakewood, CA Social Security office? That is the office where you want to apply?

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why are u worried? You can change your SSN after your GC interview. I suggest if you can file for AOS asap that would be better.....I am in a similar situation where I applied for SSN 2 weeks after my arrival in Dec08. We got married Feb09. till this day I have no problem with my social security (single name) and some of our co vj suggested to change it after my interview.....One more thing....whenever you submit you AOS...u can start using your married name...I got my EAD card and AP with married name...just make sure to include copies of your marriege certificate...

That SSA office needs to learn the rules, even if she can change her name later.

Edited June 4, 2009 by I Quit

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do you have your marriage certificate yet? they won't do it until you get the marriage certificate. so get that, then go back, it will be no problem.

Edited June 5, 2009 by wowswift

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i need help what to do next since they dont allow me.. whats the best i can do?? im getting worried.. where did you file for social security number and change of name? i file mine on lakewood ca..any help would be appreaciated.. hope u reply soon.

So this happened at the Lakewood, CA Social Security office? That is the office where you want to apply?

yes in lakewood ca thats where i got my ss card on single name.. after i got married i tried to change it to married name,but they dont allow me, the only thing that im following is what i read here in vj. that when i get into the country i have to get ss number. after 2 weeks i got my ssn with single name, now that im married i want to change it to married name..but i think people on ss dont know what to do on k1, its like its new to them.. so now im confuse what to do next.... am i going to lakewood to talk to them again?

also i already tried in different locations near me here in ca, and they dont know how to do it..i ask to talk for manager but they refuse...what should we do now???

do you have your marriage certificate yet? they won't do it until you get the marriage certificate. so get that, then go back, it will be no problem.

yes i do have marriage certificate got passport id and a k1 stamp on it

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Did you do what I said to do in the PM?