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Transgender ID Project: Updating Your Social Security Records

Updated February 6, 2025

The practical impacts of the January 20, 2025, “gender ideology” executive order are evolving. GLAD Law will provide the most up-to-date information we have on our Identity Documents Updates page.

Changing Your Name on Your Social Security Record

The SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card form is used to change your name on your social security record. Note that your card only lists your name; gender markers are kept in a computer file.

To change your name on your social security record, you need:

• Name Change Order 

Submitting this form:

Fill out the SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card

• We recommend submitting this form and the required documents in person at your local Social Security office
• If you choose to mail the documents, you can find your local office on the Social Security website.
• For more information, visit the Advocates for Trans Equality’s website.

Still have questions?

If you run into trouble or have questions, fill out the Transgender ID Project support form or contact GLAD Law Answers.