Changing passport and social security while in UK

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

Ok, I know that I was given this information before, but didn't think that I would need it until now. I need to know how I go about changing my passport and social security card to my married name while still in the UK. Someone mentioned to me before that I could do it while I am still here. Does anyone know how to do it??

Thanks again for the help..

LJ

[gwenneh 7]

For the passport, yes, you can do it. You need to apply at the Embassy in London. The info is on their website. The SS card I believe needs to be done in the US at the social security office.

[Anyta Holland 1]

You might be able to do the SS at the Embassy... Because I lived in the US until I was 3 y/o I didn't have a SSN, so I went to the Embassy applied for it there, it was sent to my UK address within 3 weeks of applying.

You can always give them a call and ask: (020) 7499-9000 from 8:30am - 1pm; select option 2 (American Citizen Services) and then choose option 6 (pensions)

Hope this helps...

[I'm Gone 60]

Ok, I know that I was given this information before, but didn't think that I would need it until now. I need to know how I go about changing my passport and social security card to my married name while still in the UK. Someone mentioned to me before that I could do it while I am still here. Does anyone know how to do it??

Federal Benefits Unit

American Embassy

24/31 Grosvenor Square

W1A 2LQ London

England

Phone: 44-207-499-9000

Fax: 44-207-495-7200

However, you probably aren't going to be issued an SSN card from outside the U.S. unless you are a U.S. citizen or have permanant resident status. You can try getting them to at least correct the name on the SSN record, but not issue a card if your marriage certificate has your age or date of birth.

Plus DO NOT DO NOT let them take you old card until you get a new one.

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203510

RM 00203.510 Alien without Work Authorization - Nonwork Need for an SSN

D. PROCEDURE - SSN CARD REQUEST BY ALIEN NOT AUTHORIZED TO WORK

4. Correcting Numident Data When a Replacement Card Cannot Be Issued

If the alien does not provide evidence of work authorization or a valid

nonwork reason, explain that no replacement card can be issued.

Although a replacement card cannot be issued, the Numident can be

corrected if the alien has provided documentation supporting the change

(e.g., a name change).

If the alien provides documentation supporting the change, process the

SS-5 to update the Numident information but suppress the issuance of a

card.