Name Change

If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you must tell Social Security so you can get a corrected card. You cannot apply for a card online. There is no charge for a Social Security card. This service is free. 

• Complete the Social Security Application.
• Take or mail your application and documents to your local Social Security office.
• Obtain a new social security card with your new name on it.  
• Provide a copy of the new social security card information to the Human Resources Department.
• Provide a copy of your new driver's license with your new name on it to the Human Resources Department.

Once the above documents are received, HR will:

• Update your legal name in the employee management software system and your personnel file.
• Update your email address to correspond with your new name.
• Update your Employee Access information with your new name.

Other changes that may need to occur with a name change:

• Update your address on file
• Contact Communication Department to change out your email on enews.
• Change your name on your educator certificate or license
• Change your beneficiary with TRS
• Change your beneficiary with your life insurance
• Add or remove a dependent or spouse from your health insurance plan (This must be completed within 30 days of the date of the event.)
• Change your number of dependents on your W-4 form.
• Change your direct deposit account information