Change Important Details on your Social Security Card

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The details on your Social Security (SS) card are what reflect on your records in the Social Security Administration (SSA). Has it ever happened to you when the details indicated on your SS card aren’t the right ones? You are probably not too worried until the time when you need to apply for Social Security benefits and the inconsistencies with your records impede you from successfully filing your claim.

To avoid those problems in the future, make it a point to always keep your records with the SSA updated all the time. If there are any inconsistencies with your details and those indicated on your SS card, have it rectified by following these very simple steps:

• Collate all the documents to prove the changes that need to be done on your card. If you need to have your name changed, get a marriage document, a divorce decree, a certificate proving your naturalization with the new name, or a court-order name change, proof of your identity, or your U.S. citizenship papers.
• Completely fill up an Application for a Social Security Card form.
• Bring your completely filled-up forms plus the documents required to the nearest SSA office or your local Social Security Card Center.

You must remember though that original documents or copies of it must be certified by the issuing agency. Photocopies and even notarized copies of the documents won’t suffice. You should not worry submitting the originals since these will be returned to you after processing, along with a receipt.

Follow these simple steps carefully and you will receive your new card, bearing the information you have corrected. Make sure to check it thoroughly and look for the changes and other details if they are correct.

With this new card, you can now file for your Social Security claim or transact using this card without the problems you once encountered because of the inconsistencies it used to have. If you still encounter problems while processing SSA claims or any details about the card, you can ask for the help of Los Angeles Social Security disability lawyers to assist you with any problems you might still have.