Can I move my maiden name to my middle name?

If your marriage certificate lists a Married Middle Name, then this is the only name you can change to.If your marriage certificate does not list a Married Middle Name, then you have the following middle name options:

Keep your current middle name
Replace your current middle name with your maiden last name (Note: If you don’t have a middle name, you can move your maiden last name to create one)
Create a double middle name using your current middle name and your maiden last name

I already have two middle names. Can I still move my maiden name to my middle name?

Yes, you can. As long as your marriage certificate does not list a 'Married Name', you're allowed to move your maiden name to your middle name.

However, keep in mind that the Social Security Administration has a 26-character limit for the combined length of your first and middle names. If your new full name exceeds this limit, your name will be shortened on your social security card. This shortened version may also carry over to your driver’s license, depending on your state.

Will the 26-character limit affect my legal name?

No. Even if your name is shortened on your SSA record or driver’s license, your legal name remains unchanged. Agencies may abbreviate names due to formatting limits, but this does not alter your legal name.