for those of you who sent your marriage cert to SS

BethGail Posted: Mar 22, 2005 09:20 PM

for those of you who sent your marriage cert to SS

did you also need to send your drivers license? that is what the guy on the phone said and it just doesnt seem right! my marriage license says my old and the new name i want to take....help!

tia

SoInLovexox Posted: Mar 22, 2005 09:48 PM

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Honestly, I didn't feel comfortable sending it either so I went to SS in person in Mineola last Tuesday. First I went on-line and had SS mailed me the ppwk then filled it out & brought it with my license & original marriage certificate. (you can get the ppwk there-but bring a pen and fill it out while you wait on line)

I waited on the miserable line for 2hours exactly. I put quarters in the meter thinking it couldn't be longer than that and when I arrived at my car, the meter had 0 minutes left.
I know they want to see the original seal on your marriage cert. and your license so theres no way out of that. They also told me I should receive my new SScard within a week. So far today is exactly one week-still no card.
If you got the time-go and get it overwith, but don't anticipate a quick in and out trip. Prepare for the worst or just send it in the mail.

BethGail Posted: Mar 22, 2005 09:50 PM

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i have such a hard time getting out of work to go which is why i think i am going to send it. i just am confused about why the guy told me to send myt license. i dont want to be without it! and when i said that to him , he said that is why you should go to SS!!! but i also spoke to someone in MD who maybe doenst understand that they put the new name on the cert.

maybe i should just use my moms address and send it to a local NY office...

Miro127 Posted: Mar 22, 2005 10:02 PM

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i definitely did not send my license ... but i do believe i had to send our original marriage license (obviously sent it certified mail).

ssdbk Posted: Mar 23, 2005 12:38 AM

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I used to work for the Social Security Administration and I still deal with them on a daily basis in my current work. You really should do this in person.

Stacey04 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 09:39 AM

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I went in person and filled out the form there, the whole process took about 15 minutes

StepherG Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:34 AM

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I agree with going there in person. I went to the Patchogue office and it took me approx. 15-20 minutes total.

JodiBabe Posted: Mar 23, 2005 05:59 PM

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I printed out the forms from the website (or someone else did) & I had everthing filledout & had DH bring it to SS on his way home from work one morning. He was there 1st thing. Took maybe 15-20 min. & got me a receipt & brought home all my originals. I would NEVER mail ANYTHING to SS unless CERTIFIED, RETURN RECEIPT. They have Lost things tooooooo many time in the past on me!

MissMelissa Posted: Mar 23, 2005 06:22 PM

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i photocopied my license, but sent my original marr license and tehy sent both back with the card

BethGail Posted: Mar 23, 2005 07:51 PM

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Posted by JodiJohn903

I printed out the forms from the website (or someone else did) & I had everthing filledout & had DH bring it to SS on his way home from work one morning. He was there 1st thing. Took maybe 15-20 min. & got me a receipt & brought home all my originals. I would NEVER mail ANYTHING to SS unless CERTIFIED, RETURN RECEIPT. They have Lost things tooooooo many time in the past on me!

they let your DH do it???

JodiBabe Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:19 PM

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Yes! He had everything required. I gave him my birth certificate, my DMV ID, my SS Card, marriage certificate and all the forms filled out & signed. Basically all he was doing was submitting the paperwork for me.

BethGail Posted: Mar 24, 2005 06:21 PM

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wow!! maybe i will do that, he has more flexibility than i do and the worst that can happen is they say no.....although another girl i work with has to do it to...so we are talking abut goign together next week

JodiBabe Posted: Mar 24, 2005 06:23 PM

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SS told me that he cold do it!

BCTM33 Posted: Mar 24, 2005 08:54 PM

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It was really easy by mail. I downloaded the form and sent the original marriage certificate (no driver's license). In about 2 weeks I got the license back and a week from that I git my new card (they come in 2 separate mailings).

JodiBabe Posted: Mar 24, 2005 09:13 PM

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I personally would NEVER send my original in the mail to them! They are NOTOIOUS for losing things!!!!

nyk825 Posted: Mar 25, 2005 08:30 AM

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I mailed mine.
I called before to make sure I didn't need any other documents.
I just sent the application and my origianl marriage certificate. I couldn't be bothered by going there personally. Their hours are 9-4, M-F. I don't think they care that most people have jobs.

BethGail Posted: Mar 25, 2005 11:32 PM

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Posted by nyk825

I mailed mine.
I called before to make sure I didn't need any other documents.
I just sent the application and my origianl marriage certificate. I couldn't be bothered by going there personally. Their hours are 9-4, M-F. I don't think they care that most people have jobs.

that is exactly what i am saying!!! but i think i am going there monday because i have a client appt right near there so i might as well

lolita4life Posted: Mar 25, 2005 11:39 PM

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argh... in Brooklyn its VERY strict. yu cant send it in and you cant go to the normal office. theres a certain office to go to. its totally out of the way and in a bad part of town!
but today i got sent a letter from a company that will take care of it for me for $25. i'll just wait to go.