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Name Change & ID Law: Federal Laws

US Code

15 U.S. Code § 1681c–1
Allows a consumer to put a freeze on their credit reports for free upon suspicion of identity theft.
18 U.S. Code § 1028
Fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information
18 U.S. Code § 1028A
Aggravated identity theft
22 US Code Secs. 211a-218
Passports
38 U.S. Code § 5706
Federal veterans identification card. Can be used to vote under new Ohio law HB 458.

Code of Federal Regulations

6 CFR Part 37
Real ID requirements. Will not go into effect until May 7, 2025.
6 CFR § 37.29
You can only hold one valid driver's license at a time.
22 CFR Part 51
Passports

Agencies

Obtaining or Replacing Your Social Security Card

Federal Lawsuit Challenging Voter ID law

Northeast Coalition for the Homeless v. Frank LaRose
Filed 1/6/23
Northeast Coalition for the Homeless v. Frank LaRose
4/18/23 order granted Ohio Republican Party's motion to intervene, but denied its motion to dismiss.

Real ID

REAL ID Act
As of May 7, 2025, airplane travelers will need a Real ID compliant driver's license to travel.