Did you change your son's name because of adoption, court order, or any other reason?
Yes, I changed his last name.
Ok, great. In order to get a corrected card you need to tell Social Security.
What would happen if I didn't inform you of my new name?
If you didn't tell us, it may prevent your wages from being posted and may cause delays when filing your taxes.
I better get on it then. What documents do I need?
We will ask to see some documents, that must not be expired and must show your name, date of birth and a recent photograph. Like an employee identification card.
What about a US driver's license or a state identification card?
Yes, those work fine.
Will I also need proof of name change? Like a marriage document.