How many names can you have on a social security card?

The SSN card has two lines for the NH's name with 26 spaces on the first line for the NH's first and middle names and 26 spaces on the second line for the last name and suffix, if any. Neither the first or last names shown on the SSN card should be reduced in length, unless it exceeds the 26-character limit.
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Is there a limit on social security cards?

You may receive no more than three replacement social security number cards in a year and ten replacement social security number cards per lifetime. We may allow for reasonable exceptions to these limits on a case-by-case basis in compelling circumstances.
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Can I have two middle names on my social security card?

You can include a middle name if it will help distinguish you from another, but your legal name for Social Security purposes will be your first and last name only.
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Is your full name on your social security card?

Beginning with cards printed on 09/08/07, the NH's first and middle name are always printed on the first name line on the SSN card, and the last name and suffix, if any, are always printed on the second name line on the SSN card.
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Why is there a limit on social security cards?

The limits on replacement cards were the result of Public Law 108-458, Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which amended the National Security Act of 1947. “Restricting the number of replacement SSN cards,” says Lutz, “strengthens the integrity of the SSN.” Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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Do Social Security cards expire?

No. Once an SSN has been assigned it is an individual's unique number for the rest of his or her life in the United States.
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Why can you only have 10 Social Security cards?

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004 (Public Law 108-458 ) limits the number of replacement SSN cards an individual may receive to 3 per year and 10 in a lifetime, beginning with cards issued on or after December 17, 2005.
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Does your SSN have to match your name?

No. You can elect "married filing jointly" filing status without changing your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Make sure that the name shown on your social security card matches the name you use on your tax return.
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Does the name on my passport have to match my social security card?

Your passport and social security name do not need to match. An airline or TSA will never ask for your social security card. You may continue to travel internationally under your maiden or previous married name. Airline & resort reservations for international travel need to be in your passport name.
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What if name on social security card is wrong?

To get a name corrected SSN card, in most cases, you will need to complete an Application for a Social Security Card and show us the required documents. You will need evidence of your identity, your new legal name, and name change event.
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Can you have 4 names?

Yes. It is common in American culture to have a first name, a middle name, and a last name.
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Is there a limit on middle names?

While there is no strict rule about how many middle names a citizen can have in the US, there are limitations to the number of characters in a name in certain states. Numerical digits are prohibited by naming laws in several states.
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Can you legally have two last names?

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Both partners can adopt a longer last name that includes both last names without the hyphen. Couples can combine both of their last names into a unique, different last name. Individuals can choose to keep their last name exactly as it was before the marriage.
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Is my middle name too long for Social Security card?

A Social Security representative explained that for the agency's purposes a legal name consists of a first and last name only. "The first and middle name fields allow 16 characters each and the last name allows 21 characters," the statement added.
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How many bank accounts can you have on Social Security?

The Social Security Administration does not limit the number or value of resources or assets you may own.
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What is the maximum a Social Security that a couple can draw?

The maximum Social Security benefit for an individual is $3,627, so the maximum Social Security benefit for a married couple is $7,254, but very few people get benefits anywhere close to the maximum.
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Does full legal name include middle name?

Full legal name means a natural person's first name, middle name and family name or last name, without the use of initials or a nickname.
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Is middle name part of first name?

Middle names

A middle name is not a separate part of your name. Middle names are a part of your first name. Of course, in day-to-day life we talk of “middle names”, being any name(s) after your first forename. Legally speaking, your “first name” is in fact all your forenames together.
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Can I change my name on social security card online?

Whatever your reason for your name change, Social Security is here to help you with the new… you! Fill out the form online and follow the instructions to ensure your Social Security card is delivered in a timely manner.
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Why does my SSN not match my name?

There are many reasons for a no-match notice, including but not limited to: (1) an unreported name change due to marriage, divorce or naturalization; (2) input errors by SSA staff; (3) reporting errors by an employer or employee; (4) identity theft; (5) errors in reporting proper culturally based hyphenated or multiple ...
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Can someone have a SSN without being a US citizen?

If you are a nonimmigrant, there are two ways that you can apply, depending on your visa status: If lawfully present in the United States and applying for work authorization or permanent resident status from DHS, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you can apply for your SSN or replacement card.
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What are the 3 types of Social Security cards?

All of them show a name and Social Security number (SSN) but some list work restrictions on the card. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues one card for U.S. citizens and permanent residents; another that says “Not valid for employment;” and a third that says “Valid for work only with DHS authorization.”
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Is it possible to have a 10 digit Social Security number?

The SSN is a 10-digit number, issued by the Social Security Administration, a U.S. government agency, that is used to track tax payments and issuance of benefits for U.S. citizens, permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), and other resident and non-resident aliens with work authorization.
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Can a Social Security card start with 9?

SSA will not issue SSNs beginning with the number “9”. SSA will not issue SSNs beginning with the number “666” in positions 1 – 3. SSA will not issue SSNs beginning with the number “000” in positions 1 – 3.
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Who has the Social Security number of 1?

The lowest area numbers are assigned to New Hampshire, rather than to Maine, even though Maine in the most northeasterly of the states. This was apparently done so that SSN 001-01-0001 could be given to New Hampshire's favorite son, Social Security Board Chairman John G.
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