Oct 10, 2018 · To change the name on your Social Security card, you will need to provide proof of your new name — for example, a marriage certificate, adoption papers or a court order granting the change — and proof of identity and citizenship. These must be originals or certified copies.

Feb 19, 2020 · If you aren’t changing your name but simply need to replace a lost or stolen Social Security card, you can request a new card online in most states, using your My Social Security account. To update or correct other information in your Social Security record, such as citizenship status, gender or date or place of birth, you’ll need to go to ...

Oct 10, 2018 · If you are changing your name, do that first; Social Security will need to see court approval of the change. If you are also seeking new Social Security numbers for your children, bring proof of custody. You’ll find more information in the SSA pamphlet “New Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims.”

Oct 10, 2018 · Non-U.S. citizens can get a Social Security number provided they are in the country legally. If you have permanent residency, you’ll be issued the same type of Social Security card that citizens get. You will need to show proof of identity and your authorization from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to live and work in the country.

Feb 24, 2020 · Photocopies or notarized copies are not accepted. Social Security will return your documents. If you are in the United States legally and seeking a work permit, you can apply for a Social Security number and card on the same form you use to apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for employment authorization, called an I-765.

Feb 14, 2023 · To get a new Social Security card, you’ll need a birth certificate plus a driver’s license or a state-issued identification card, or simply a passport. Print and fill out an application on the Social Security website . Then mail or take your application and original documents to your Social Security office (the website has information on ...

Mar 16, 2023 · Even though it is called a Medicare flex card, this prepaid debit card is issued by Medicare Advantage plans, not the U.S. government. It’s offered through some — not all — private Medicare Advantage plans to help pay for specific expenses, such as over-the-counter (OTC) medications, a grocery allowance for healthy food purchases, and ...

To get a Real ID, you need to present documents to your motor vehicle department proving your age and identity, Social Security number and address. That generally means bringing a birth certificate or passport, a Social Security card or tax form such as …

Jul 19, 2024 · If you must replace your card, you can request a replacement Social Security card online or by calling 800-772-1213. Once you’re clear on which documents you’ll need (for example, proof of identity, such as a driver’s license, passport or state-issued ID card), print and fill out the application form, then take it and your original ...

Dec 4, 2024 · The first step in qualifying for Social Security retirement benefits is having at least 40 Social Security credits. You earn credits, or “quarters of coverage” in SSA parlance, by doing work in which you pay Social Security taxes on your income.