What form is submitted to the Social Security Administration upon a name change?

The correct form to submit to the Social Security Administration (SSA) upon a name change is the SS-5. This specific form is used to apply for a new Social Security card when you have legally changed your name. It allows individuals to update their records to reflect the name change with the SSA, ensuring that their Social Security record and any future earnings are properly associated with the correct name.

The other forms mentioned serve different purposes: the SSA-7008 is for a different type of benefit application, Form 1040 is the federal income tax return form, and the W-2 is a wage and tax statement that employers provide to employees. None of these forms are intended for notifying the SSA specifically about a name change.