Hi, I need to change my sons name on his Social Insurance Card. What documents do I need?
================
I can help you figure that out. What is his citizenship?
And have you previously established his citizenship with us before?
He is American, however I have never contacted you before about it.
We will need to see proof of his U.S. citizenship. We can only accept certain documents for this.
What if I changed my sons name a long time ago and my documentation isn't great?
We will need to see an identity document in his name before the change. It is ok if it is expired.
================
Can I present copies of documents?
Yes, they must be originals, not photocopies.
================
What proof of identity can be used?
You can present a U.S. driver's license or a state issued identification card.
Ok, not sure I have those? What can be accepted from my son?
We will accept the child's adoption decree or state driver's ID card.
================
If we don't tell my sons employer what could happen?
It may delay your child's tax return.
