Misspelled Name -- EE Bonds don't need to be reissued to correct small typographical errors in names. The bond needs to be reissued if the error is significant enough to prevent the bond owner from cashing it. To get a bond reissued, just fill out and sign the proper Reissue Form (PD F 4000) and mail it to the Federal Reserve Bank for your area.
Incorrect Address -- EE Bonds don't need to be reissued to correct the address that appears on the bonds.
Incorrect Social Security Number -- EE Bonds don't need to be reissued to correct a social security number. The social security number does not establish ownership or tax liability. It's used to find savings bond records if, for example, the bonds are lost and the owner has not kept a record of serial numbers. Be sure to keep a record of all your bonds including serial numbers.
On paper savings bonds issued or replaced starting August 1, 2006, the first five digits of your social security number or employer identification number will be masked and replaced with asterisks. This is being done to protect your privacy and to prevent the information from being used for identity theft.