Re: Name Change scraft: I got my name changed last week. I got my new ss card a couple days ago. It isn't as easy going back to my maiden name as I thought it would be. There was alot of emotional stuff happening that I didn't expect. Second guessing myself again. Which I might add I'm really good at. Anyway, the second I walked out of the ss office I shed a few tears, and felt like the most horrible person on the face of the planet. I can remember wanting his last name so bad that I thought if I never got it I would die. Then after an hour I had a new last name. The emotions and tears passed quickly. Until I got my new card then they came back briefly. And, I felt like a whole new person. It was my closure I guess. Anyway, what you need to apply for a new card is a CERTIFIED copy of your divorce decree. Showing that your maiden name is to be restored to you. If you don't have a certified coppy you need a court document with both your married and maiden names showing. If you have any identification with your maiden name on it I would recommend that you take that as well. Also, picture id with your married name, and your ss card. You won't have a card for 7-10 because they keep yours.
