Question about changing my name

andielizabeth

Do I need to get my Drivers license changed before getting SS card? What should I get done first. I want to try to get this done tomorrow. TIA!!!

uwhuskygirl

If I remember right you can do it in any order, but I think I did SS first then DOL.

Here's the King County Link with contact info that you might find helpful:

http://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/marriage/Namechanges.aspx

KST_

Social security first!! They will NOT accept any sort of temporary license and when you do your new name on your license, they usually give you a paper copy and a hole punch in your license until your new one comes in the mail. SS will NOT accept that as legal.

sarack

I'm pretty sure i did it the other way around.. yikes. but it's been a while.

mgoss228

KST_:

Social security first!! They will NOT accept any sort of temporary license and when you do your new name on your license, they usually give you a paper copy and a hole punch in your license until your new one comes in the mail. SS will NOT accept that as legal.

It would be the safest route to go with SS first, because of that reason.  Some SS workers might not care, but you never know when you'll end up with the one who follows the rules to the letter.

andielizabeth

Thanks Ladies!!

KST_

mgoss228:

KST_:

Social security first!! They will NOT accept any sort of temporary license and when you do your new name on your license, they usually give you a paper copy and a hole punch in your license until your new one comes in the mail. SS will NOT accept that as legal.

It would be the safest route to go with SS first, because of that reason.  Some SS workers might not care, but you never know when you'll end up with the one who follows the rules to the letter.

The SS office I went to (near Uwajimaya) had at least THREE signs posted and I was very glad I had my passport with me as the guy at my window as adamant.

mgoss228

KST_:

mgoss228:

KST_:

Social security first!! They will NOT accept any sort of temporary license and when you do your new name on your license, they usually give you a paper copy and a hole punch in your license until your new one comes in the mail. SS will NOT accept that as legal.

It would be the safest route to go with SS first, because of that reason.  Some SS workers might not care, but you never know when you'll end up with the one who follows the rules to the letter.

The SS office I went to (near Uwajimaya) had at least THREE signs posted and I was very glad I had my passport with me as the guy at my window as adamant.

The SS office I went to was on Aurora, and the woman who helped me said it didn't matter if you went to the SS or DOL first.  I didn't see any signs about current ID's being required.  But the security dude standing right past the front door freaked me out a little.  I think each SS must be a little different.

jennlin

i know i'm late to the game...but i was *told* it didn't matter, but i went to SS first. like KST, i had my passport with me, and i'd rec having all types of IDs you have with you when you do it......i had my passport, birth certificate (including my eensy weensy footprint!), expired passport, all my ID's since i was 16, school ID's, etc. i didn't want any doubt

uwhuskygirl

jennlin:

i know i'm late to the game...but i was *told* it didn't matter, but i went to SS first. like KST, i had my passport with me, and i'd rec having all types of IDs you have with you when you do it......i had my passport, birth certificate (including my eensy weensy footprint!), expired passport, all my ID's since i was 16, school ID's, etc. i didn't want any doubt

That's not a legal document. If you're going to bring a copy of your birth certificate it has to be an official copy (the one with the raised seal.) 

The foot print one technically doesn't prove anything. 

jennlin

uwhuskygirl:

jennlin:

i know i'm late to the game...but i was *told* it didn't matter, but i went to SS first. like KST, i had my passport with me, and i'd rec having all types of IDs you have with you when you do it......i had my passport, birth certificate (including my eensy weensy footprint!), expired passport, all my ID's since i was 16, school ID's, etc. i didn't want any doubt

That's not a legal document. If you're going to bring a copy of your birth certificate it has to be an official copy (the one with the raised seal.) 

The foot print one technically doesn't prove anything. 

i had both.

uwhuskygirl

jennlin:

uwhuskygirl:

jennlin:

i know i'm late to the game...but i was *told* it didn't matter, but i went to SS first. like KST, i had my passport with me, and i'd rec having all types of IDs you have with you when you do it......i had my passport, birth certificate (including my eensy weensy footprint!), expired passport, all my ID's since i was 16, school ID's, etc. i didn't want any doubt

That's not a legal document. If you're going to bring a copy of your birth certificate it has to be an official copy (the one with the raised seal.) 

The foot print one technically doesn't prove anything. 

i had both.

ok 

the foot print one (as a stand alone) doesn't work. 

jennlin

uwhuskygirl:

ok 

the foot print one (as a stand alone) doesn't work. 

haha yeah, i know...but it's cute

i keep it with all my other important docs.