Mail-by-SSA • Prepared SS-5 packet • Step-by-step instructions

Social Security card name change help

After marriage, divorce, or a court-ordered change, we prepare your SS-5 paperwork and checklist so you can mail your request to the SSA with confidence.

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Typical requirements

The SSA generally requires original documents (no photocopies). Requirements vary by situation.

  • Legal name-change document (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order)
  • Proof of identity in your current name (passport, state ID, driver's license)
  • Proof of citizenship or immigration status, if needed

How SSN Simple works

1

Answer a short questionnaire

Tell us what you need (new, replacement, name change, correction, or other update).

2

We prepare your mail-ready packet

Pre-filled SS-5, document checklist, and where-to-mail guidance.

3

You print, sign, and mail

Send your completed packet to the SSA using the provided instructions.