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To change your name in the Social Security Administration (SSA) records, provide the following at your local SSA office.
- All documents need to be originals or certified copies by the issuing agency.
- You can find the nearest SSA office by calling 1-800-772-1213 or visiting www.ssa.gov/pgm/reach.htm
Required Documents:
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A completed Form SS-5 "Application For A Social Security Card"
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Proof of identity. One or more identity documents in your new legal name, such as, a driver license, passport, state-issued ID, etc. These documents must show your current legal name.
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A letter from the surgeon or attending physician verifying that "sex change surgery has been completed." It is important that this letter clearly states that your sex surgery has been completed (and not just "performed") and the letter identifies you as the person changing their gender marker. It is also helpful (but not required) for the letter to state you identify and live as the gender you wish to be perceived as. When choosing your surgeon, it is a good idea to confirm that he/she will write this letter for you.
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Citizenship:
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If you are a U.S. citizen and have not previously established citizenship with SSA, you will need to present a birth certificate, U.S. passport, or other proof of citizenship. Note: your birth certificate or other document establishing citizenship does not need to show your current name or gender. However, you will need to show proof that you are the same person, such as with a court order for legal name change.
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If you are a non-citizen, you will need to show documents proving your immigration status and work eligibility, such as: Form I-551; I-94 with unexpired foreign passport; and/or work permit card (I-766 or I-688B). Because there are many types and combinations of qualifying documents for non-citizens, you should call SSA to confirm that your documents qualify.
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