If you are planning to become a June bride, you have probably made a list of things you don’t want to forget. But may we add something to the list? Contact Social Security to change your name. It can make a difference in your future financial security. It’s quick and free, so don’t pay someone else to get you a Social Security card with your new name. For a working woman, reporting a name change means you will receive proper credit for your earnings and one day the Social Security benefits due to you. And, if Internal Revenue Service and Social Security records show the same name and Social Security number, it won’t delay your tax refund. Even if you don’t work outside the home, you should still report your name change. When you report your new name, it means your Social Security record shows your married name when it’s time to apply for benefits on your husband’s earnings record. Today, many women continue to use their maiden name after marriage. If so, you don’t need to report a name change to social Security if you continue to use your maiden name consistently throughout your working years. If you decide to change your name at a later time, contact us to update your record. To change your name on your record, you will need to complete Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. You will need to show either your marriage certificate to verify your old and new names or two documents-one with your former name and one with your married name. All documents must be originals or certified copies. The application form lists other acceptable documents. To get a copy of an application for a Social Security Card, visit www.ssa.gov, our Internet website; call our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213; or visit your local Social Security office. Remember: the process is simple and free. Yvonne Bryant Social Security Manager in Jersey City