Can You Change Your Social Security Number?

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Social Security is generally against it, as it creates confusion with how it tables and distributes benefits.

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But in certain circumstances the Social Security Administration will assign a new number if:

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1. You have more than one person assigned or using the same number.

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2. The serial numbers you are given to members of the same family are creating problems.

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3. If you are a victim of ongoing identity theft by someone using the original number.

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4. If you are being harassed or abused or your life is in danger.

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5. If you have a religious or cultural objection to the numbers in your original number. (with written document)

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Be aware that you can't change your Social Security number just because you want to, or if your card is lost or stolen.

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