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Does your name match the name on your Social Security card?
Names and Social Security Numbers Social Security matches the name and Social Security number (SSN) on each Form W-2 against its database of all SSNs issued. When we find a match, we record the earnings information from the Form W-2 in the employee’s earnings history.
Is SSA the same as SSN?
It is issued either by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or by the IRS. A Social Security number (SSN) is issued by the SSA whereas all other TINs are issued by the IRS.
Do I need to update my passport if I get married?
Do I need to get a new passport if my name has changed due to marriage? Answer: American citizens are required to travel with a passport that has their current legal name. If your name changed due to marriage then you need to apply for a passport name change before you travel.
How does changing your name with the SSA affect passport travel?
How Does Changing Your Name With the SSA Affect Passport Travel? 1 Certifiable Proof. Once you legally change your name with the Social Security Administration, your passport is no longer valid; the only way to restore its validity is by updating your 2 Less than a Year Ago. 3 More than a Year Ago. 4 No Certifiable Proof.
Should I Change my Name on my passport after getting married?
Answer: Hello, Jill. It is ideal to have your passport issued in your current legal name. If you are still using your married name, it is best that your passport be issued in that name as well. There is no need to change your name with social security since your primary ID (driver’s license) bears your married name.
Does the Social Security card and passport have to match?
Answer: The passport and social security card do not have to match exactly. But if you deem it necessary, you may renew your passport so it will reflect the name you prefer.
How do I change the name on my Social Security card?
Answer: It is not necessary to change the name on your SS card in order to change the name on your passport. Instead, you will need to submit the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate when you renew your passport. This should serve as your evidence of legal name change.