How many other things require your name to match Social Security records?
First on the list: SSA benefits
Second: tax papers. I remember the first time my wife and I filed joint. Last name didn't match and the refund check was held up.
Third: credit check. Wouldn't you know! It affects searching names with credit bureaus. Who would have thought?
Fourth: US passport. Good thing it was fixed before the cruise.
It doesn't disenfranchise anyone. You change your name, it affects a lot of things. Even if marriage wasn't the purpose to change it. You still have to change other records in life.
#8 | Posted by Petrous
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also true
#13 | Posted by eberly
That's great and all...
BUT THAT WOULDN'T ALLOW YOU TO VOTE.
If the name on your birth certificate doesn't match your government issued photo ID such as a Driver's License, you will need a Passport, Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
Your Social Security Card can be updated but can't be used under the SAVE America Act. It is not considered Proof of Citizenship.
If you get married and legally change your name, it doesn't change your birth certificate. Your Social Security Card can be updated but can't be used under the SAVE America Act. You will need to spend $150 and wait 1-2 months for a US Passport.
Welcome to my TED Talk where I ask important questions like, "WHAT THE ---- ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?"
Well, at least I wont have to listen to every American car at a stop light stop and starting again.
I never understood why we just dont do hybrids.