VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SOCIAL SECURITY

Whether it is domestic violence that requires this, or you are a victim of identity theft, it may be best to change your social security number. Social Security (SSA) will address this for you. After providing a statement explaining why you need a new number, you must provide credible, third-party documentation of your reason, including medical, legal, or police documents regarding identity theft, abuse, or harassment.

There are several other reasons that the SSA will issue a new number. For example, it may approve a change if similar numbers within a family unit cause confusion or if two identical numbers have been issued in error. If you have a religious objection to a certain number or sequence of numbers in your current SSN, you may also qualify for a change.

To change your SSN for any reason, you must apply at a local Social Security office.