Dani2012 0 Posted October 11, 2012 Hi guys I'm currently in the process of trying to obtain my working permit. I'm not sure though how to put my name on the documents since I have my mom and dad's last name on my birth certificate. Since I started school I was told to only use my dad's. Should I put both or just my dad's? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawf 336 Posted October 11, 2012 When you present proof of identification it must match with your forms. Use the name on your identification card or passport and list any other names in the last page where it lets you add extra information and other names used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pswa83 302 Posted October 11, 2012 you list your name the exact way it is on your birth certificate. so if you have 2 last names, you listed both. i did it that way because that is the way it is listed on my BC and passport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoseG 383 Posted October 12, 2012 Yes, like Rawf and pswa83 said, use your legal name, just like it's written on your Birth Certificate. 1 jcr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itzel 336 Posted October 12, 2012 I personally, did it different. I also have 2 last names on my birth certificate. But since Ive been here in the U.S. Ive only used one. All my paperwork, school records, medical records, school ids, even SS card only have 1 last name. I already got approved and I received no notice of there being a problem. I really think its up to you and how much paperwork you have showing your name with only 1 last name. 1 Rawf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dani2012 0 Posted February 28, 2013 Sorry guys I didn't have a way to reply till now but thank you guys so very much. I was told to put both last names on the applications and that they drop the second last name when I get the social security card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoseG 383 Posted March 1, 2013 I tried to drop my maternal last name at the SSA, but they wouldn't let me. I could have left out my middle name if I wanted to, but not my second last name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dani2012 0 Posted March 12, 2013 That's strange, my lawyer told me that they would drop the maternal last name. I'll have to give them a call and see what they say about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pswa83 302 Posted March 12, 2013 i also tired to drop my second last name because i dont use it at all and SSA wouldnt let me. the lady told me to write my name the way it was on my EAD, birth certicate, and passport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
