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Will Social Security Send Me A New Card If I Only Submit A Birth Certificate?

I sent for a copy of my social security card with my name at birth as Philadelphia Driver Bureau want transfer my drivers license with social security card with my married last name. I sent a copy of my birth certificate but forgot to send copy of drivers license with social security form. Will they send new card with one piece of ID, the birth certificate, I sent?

Hi,

No, or at least they aren't supposed to according to their rules. If you're changing the name on your Social Security card from your married name to your maiden name, in addition to proof of citizenship (e.g. birth certificate) Social Security requires current proof of identity (e.g. drivers license, state issued ID, passport) and proof of the reason for your name change (e.g. divorce decree). For more detailed information, refer to the following Social Security website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Nov 12 2020 - 10:53am
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