Applying for SSN

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I would like to understand experiences of people who have applied for SSN without surname in their passport. What if someone genuinely does not have a surname and would like to use "FNU XXX" where XXX is the only name. Is that an issue?

[I'm Gone 60]

I would like to understand experiences of people who have applied for SSN without surname in their passport. What if someone genuinely does not have a surname and would like to use "FNU XXX" where XXX is the only name. Is that an issue?

Is it listed as FNU on your immigration documents?

RM 00202.105 C3 Use of Single Name Only

If the individual has only one name, annotate the SSN application as “single name.” In MES, however, you must show the first name as “Unknown” and show the single name in the last name field. When keyed in this manner, only the single name will appear on the card.

If the immigration document or record (e.g., SAVE) indicates the person has a single name (e.g., the record/document shows “no first name,” “FNU,” or in any way indicates the person has a single name, enter “unknown” as the first name.

NOTE: Do not use abbreviated entries such as: NFN, NGN, FNU, none, not given, unknown or any other abbreviation or similar entry in any application name field unless evidence has been submitted to establish that such an entry is a legitimate name (e.g., there is evidence supporting this name).

RM 00202.105 Form SS-5 Item 1 — Name:

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202105

You may also wish to request from your local Social Security office an SSN Verification Printout. The Printout will show “Unknown” in the first name position on your SSN record, even though it will not appear on your SSN card. The Printout might be helpful in explaining the name mismatch with the for example the driver’s licensing agency.