What to bring to SSA appointment for name change on Social Security card?
Hey everyone, I need to change my name on my Social Security card. Has anyone gone through this process recently? What should I bring to the appointment? I'm a bit nervous about making sure I have everything I need.
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Arjun Patel
I just went through this last month! Here's what you need to bring: • Your current Social Security card • Legal documents proving the name change (like a marriage certificate or court order) • A valid photo ID (driver's license or passport) Make sure all your documents are originals or certified copies. They won't accept photocopies or notarized copies. Good luck!
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Julia Hall
•Thank you so much! This is really helpful. Did you have to wait long for an appointment?
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Arjun Patel
•No problem! I had to wait about 3 weeks for my appointment. It might vary depending on your location tho.
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Jade Lopez
•Wow, 3 weeks? I had to wait 2 months for mine! 😩 Guess it really does depend on where you live.
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Tony Brooks
ugh, good luck dealing with the SSA. there system is so broken. i've been trying to get an appointment for months and keep getting the runaround.
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Ella rollingthunder87
•I feel you. It's like trying to hit a moving target while blindfolded. 🎯🙈
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Yara Campbell
•Have you tried calling right when they open? Sometimes that works better than trying to schedule online.
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Isaac Wright
Pro tip: arrive early for your appointment! I got there 30 minutes before mine and still had to wait an hour. Bring a book or something to keep yourself entertained.
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Maya Diaz
Hey, I found a way to actually 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 the link: https://claimyr.com
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Tami Morgan
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Maya Diaz
•Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Rami Samuels
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken if we have to pay just to get basic service. 🤦♂️
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Maya Diaz
•I get it, but for me, time is money. I'd rather pay $20 than waste half a day on hold. To each their own tho!
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Haley Bennett
Quick question - does anyone know if you need to bring your birth certificate too? Or is the photo ID enough?
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Douglas Foster
•I didn't need my birth certificate when I changed my name. Just the marriage license, old SS card, and driver's license. But maybe call to double check?
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Nina Chan
PSA: If you're changing your name due to marriage, do your Social Security card first! Then use that to change your driver's license. Makes the whole process smoother.
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Ruby Knight
•💯 This! I did it backwards and it was such a headache.
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Diego Castillo
•Wish I'd known this before I started the process. Now I'm stuck in bureaucratic limbo. 😭
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Logan Stewart
Anyone else think its crazy that in 2023 we still cant do this stuff online? Like, come on SSA, get with the times!
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Mikayla Brown
•Ikr? It's like they're stuck in the stone age. 🦕
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Sean Matthews
•To be fair, it's probably for security reasons. Identity theft is no joke.
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Logan Stewart
•I guess, but there's gotta be a better way. Even a video call option would be an improvement.
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