Sample Letter Requesting Name Change on Social Security Card after Divorce [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] Social Security Administration Office of Earnings Operations P.O. Box 17741 Baltimore, MD 21235 Subject: Request for Name Change on Social Security Card after Divorce Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request a name change on my Social Security card following my recent divorce. Please find enclosed the necessary supporting documents and completed forms to facilitate this process. I have recently gone through a legal divorce, as certified by the [Name of Court] on [Date]. As a result, I have decided to revert to my previous last name, which was my maiden name, and would like to update my Social Security card to reflect this change. Enclosed, please find the following documents and forms: 1. Completed Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card 2. Certified copy of the divorce decree from the [Name of Court] dated [Date], stating the official name change 3. Certified copy of my birth certificate 4. Photocopy of my current Social Security card To expedite the process, I have also attached a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of my original supporting documents, which I request you to kindly expedite at your earliest convenience. I understand the importance of maintaining accurate records and avoiding any complications related to my Social Security benefits, including retirement, insurance, and future employment. I greatly appreciate your kind attention to this matter and your assistance in updating my Social Security card accordingly. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] if you require any additional information or if there are any further steps I need to take. I look forward to your prompt response and a successful resolution of this matter. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Social Security Number] [Enclosures]