QUESTION: How do I update or correct the name on my Social Security card?ANSWER: To update or correct the name on your Social Security card:- Complete an Application for A Social Security Card (Form SS-5), available at www.socialsecurity. gov/online/ss-5.pdf.- Show us original documents proving your legal name change, identity, and U.S. citizenship (if you have not already established your citizenship with us), or immigration status if you are not a U.S. citizen; and- Take or mail your completed application and original documents to your local Social Security office. Note that we must see originals and cannot use photocopies. We will return any original document you mail to us.Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov.

QUESTION: How do I report a lost Social Security card?ANSWER: You do not have to report a lost Social Security card. In fact, reporting a lost or stolen card to Social Security will not prevent misuse of your Social Security number. You should let us know if someone is using your number to work (call 800-772-1213; TTY 800-325-0778).If you think someone is using your number, there are several other actions you should take:- Contact the Federal Trade Commission online at www.ftc.gov/bcdp/edu/microsites/idtheft or call 877-ID-THEFT (877-438-4338).- File an online complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.- Contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit by calling 800-908-4490, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.n Monitor your credit report.This column was prepared by the Social Security Administration. For fast answers to specific Social Security questions, contact Social Security toll-free at 800-772-1213.