The Social Security Administration recently changed its policy to allow same sex couples and married name change. Instead of having to petition the court system for a legal name change order, same sex couples can now use their marriage certificate to file for a married name change.
In reading this article on the topic, it does seem that it is taking time for the new policy to filter down to the clerks at Social Security offices. Please keep this in mind when you file for your new married name on your Social Security card. I would suggest printing this Social Security Policy Update and bringing it with you, just in case you find yourself dealing with an uninformed clerk (it happens).
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