Brandon and I went to the Social Security office on Wednesday for part one of the name change.
After reading about the Social Security Office and talking to people with previous experience, I took the advice to go mid-morning to avoid the crazy crowds.
We got to the office around 11:15 AM. I checked in, got a number and we took a seat. We waited about 20 minutes and then our number was called. The process was super painless, almost alarmingly so.
Through the help of HitchSwitch.com, I brought my filled out Social Security Card application form, (Form 0960), a certified copy of our marriage certificate, my driver's license and my passport (just for good measure). The clerk took my paperwork, and started typing away. He had me confirm the spelling of my new name, told me my new card would arrive in 2 weeks or less and sent us off with a, "Congratulations Mrs. Tweed." The whole process, once in-front of an agent, was less than 5 minutes.
HitchSwitch has my passport name change next in line for things to do. Since I renewed my passport in November (so we could go on our honeymoon), I had to do a few different clicks when I filled out my HitchSwitch information to indicate that my passport was renewed less than 12 months ago. But it looks like I follow the same steps from November, send the passport with a photo and the filled out form, but this time the form has my new legal name AND I have to send a certified copy of my marriage license.
I have requested a few more copies of my marriage license from VitalChek so I can submit one with my passport.
*You can only order certified copies of your marriage license 60 DAYS after the event.*
My appointment for my driver's license name change and application for the RealID is set for early June. Once I get that completed, then it's my car title. Name change is a lot of work.
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