What form do I need from Social Security to change my last name?
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What form do I need from Social Security to change my last name?
Form SS-5
You’ll need to fill out Form SS-5, the standard application for a Social Security card that you can download from the Social Security website. Mail the form or deliver it in person to your local Social Security office, along with original copies of documents proving your legal name change and your identity.
How do I change my name after getting married with Social Security?
To change your name on your card, you must show us documents proving your legal name change and identity. You also must show us a document proving your U.S. citizenship, if it is not already in our records. You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them.
Can I change my name on SSA online?
If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you must tell Social Security so you can get a corrected card. You cannot apply for a corrected card online.
How do I get an SS 5 form?
All forms are FREE. Not all forms are listed. If you can’t find the form you need, or you need help completing a form, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contact your local Social Security office and we will help you.
Do you have to change your name with the IRS?
When you legally change your name, there are tax consequences. The IRS wants people experiencing a name change to remember these important things: Notify the Social Security Administration of a name change ASAP. If a name on your tax return doesn’t match SSA records, it can delay the IRS processing of your return.
How long do you have to report marriage to Social Security?
You must report any changes that may affect your benefits immediately, and no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred.
Can you fill out ss5 form online?
You must mail Form SS-5 and your supporting documents to your nearest Social Security office or take them there in person. While you can get a copy of Form SS-5 online—and even fill it out on your computer—you cannot submit the form online. 1 If you find a website that says it can do this for you, it’s a scam.
How do I get the ss5 form?
What is the ss5 form for?
Social Security card
Form SS-5 is a form from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows you to apply for a new or replacement Social Security card. Your Social Security number is essential to getting a job, getting medical treatment, opening bank accounts, and, of course, receiving Social Security retirement benefits.
What if my last name is different on my W-2?
Answer: Contact your employer and institution and ask them to correct the forms to reflect your new name as it appears on your social security card. You can correct the name on copies of Form W-2 and Form 1099 that you use to file your return.
Will changing my last name affect my taxes?
Does a name change affect my taxes? Yes, your identification information must match your W-2 information, and these must match the SSA information. If for any reason this information doesn’t all match, processing of your tax return may be delayed while you update your information.
Do you have to tell Social Security when you get married?
Life events that can affect your SSI status, including a change in marital status or your spouse’s income, must be reported to the SSA no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change took place. Deeming applies only to married couples who are living together.
Is my passport still valid if I change my name?
Once you legally change your name with the Social Security Administration, your passport is no longer valid; the only way to restore its validity is by updating your name with the State Department, too.
Can I use my passport with my old last name?
Your passport and social security name do not need to match. An airline or TSA will never ask for your social security card. You may continue to travel internationally under your maiden or previous married name. Airline & resort reservations for international travel need to be in your passport name.