How to update name on SDI account? What documents needed?
Hey everyone, I need to update my name on my SDI account. Has anyone gone through this process recently? What documents do I need to have ready when I call? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!
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Anastasia Popova
I just went through this last month! Make sure you have your marriage certificate or court order ready when you call. They'll ask for it to verify the name change. Good luck!
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Diego Mendoza
•Thanks so much! Did they ask for anything else besides the certificate?
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Anastasia Popova
•Nope, just the certificate was enough. But have your SSN and claim number handy too, just in case.
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Sean Flanagan
•congrats on the name change btw! 🎉
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Zara Shah
Ugh, good luck getting through to anyone on the phone. I've been trying for weeks and keep getting disconnected. 😤
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NebulaNomad
•I found a way to get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Luca Ferrari
•Wait, seriously? Is that even legit? Sounds too good to be true.
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NebulaNomad
•I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Nia Wilson
•$20 tho? 😬 That's kinda steep just to talk to someone...
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NebulaNomad
•I get it, but for me it was worth it. Time is money, ya know? 🤷♂️
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Mateo Martinez
Here's a detailed guide for updating your name on SDI: 1. Gather necessary documents (marriage certificate, court order, etc.) 2. Call SDI office (be prepared for a long wait) 3. Provide your SSN and claim number 4. Explain you need to update your name 5. They'll ask for your document details 6. They might request you to fax or mail a copy 7. Follow up in a week if you don't hear back Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.
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Diego Mendoza
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed guide! Really appreciate it. 💯
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Aisha Hussain
•This is great info! Saving this for later, thanks!
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Ethan Clark
am i the only 1 who thinks its rediculous we have to jump thru so many hoops just to change our name? 🙄 the system is broken af
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StarStrider
Quick question - does anyone know if changing your name affects your benefit amount or payment schedule? Just wanna make sure I'm not screwing myself over here lol
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Yuki Sato
•Nah, you're good. Name change doesn't affect your benefits. It's just administrative stuff.
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StarStrider
•Phew, thanks for the info! One less thing to worry about 😅
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Carmen Ruiz
Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right when they open in the morning. I got through in like 10 minutes doing that!
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Andre Lefebvre
•What time do they open? Might have to set an alarm lol
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Carmen Ruiz
•I think it's 8am Pacific Time. Don't quote me on that tho, double check their website to be sure!
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Zoe Alexopoulos
Anyone else feel like they're playing phone tag with the government? 🏓 It's like, can we get a callback system or something? Welcome to 2023, SDI! 🙄
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Jamal Anderson
•LOL for real tho. Sometimes I wonder if they're still using rotary phones over there 🤣
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