Do I need to report my marriage to Social Security?
Do I need to report my marriage to Social Security?
Change of Marital Status - Marriage, divorce, and annulment of marriage. You must report marriage even if you believe that an exception applies. You return to work (as an employee or self- employed) regardless of amount of earnings.
Does Social Security know when you get married?
Marriage has no impact on your Social Security retirement benefit, which is based on your work record and earnings history. However, if you are divorced and receiving spousal benefits on the record of a living ex-spouse, those payments end if you remarry, at any age.
What do you do with Social Security when you get married?
Marriage has no impact on your Social Security retirement benefit, which is based on your work record and earnings history. You and your spouse, assuming he or she also qualifies for retirement benefits, each collect your own separate benefits, and the amounts do not limit or otherwise affect each other.
How long do you have to report marriage to Social Security?
You must report any changes that may affect your benefits immediately, and no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred.
Do I need to notify Social Security when I get married?
You are not legally required to get a new Social Security card when you get married unless you change your name. If you decide to adopt your spouse's last name or hyphenate your name, the Social Security Administration (SSA) says you must notify them so you can obtain a corrected card with your new name.
How do I update my Social Security after getting married?
To change your name on your card, you must show us documents proving your legal name change and identity. If you are a U.S. citizen, you also must show us a document proving your U.S. citizenship, if it is not already in our records.6 days ago
Will I lose my Social Security if I get married?
Generally, your benefits end if you remarry. Benefits end if you marry. For more information, call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), 8:00 am 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday; or contact your local Social Security office.
What happens if you don't report marriage to Social Security?
If you fail to report changes in a timely way, or if you intentionally make a false statement, we may stop your SSI, disability, and retirement benefits. We may also impose a sanction against your payments. The first sanction is a loss of payments for six months. Subsequent sanctions are for 12 and 24 months.
How do I notify Social Security that I am married?
By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.