Requesting Legal Name Change

Question

I got married and want my new name to reflect in my email address

My account was set up with an incorrect name

My account shows up with my parent's first name

USD Account was Created with Bad Data

Legal name has changed and it needs to be updated in the system

Answer

Students

Note: If you are a student and work for USD, please follow the Faculty/Staff instructions

  1. If you need your legal first or last name updated you should first
    1. Browse to Registrar forms page
    2. Click General Forms
    3. Click Change of Name Form and Complete the Request for Name Change 
      1. Complete the form
      2. Attach the supporting documentation with the form 
      3. Return to the Registrar's Office

Faculty/Staff

  1. Please review applications that will be affected by changing your username  Applications after a Name Change 
  2. Contact Human Resources to have your legal first or last name updated first
  3. You will need to present a new social security card with your updated name to HR

ALL

  1. After you receive confirmation that your information has been updated 
    • Faculty and Staff Click the Email Address Name Change button on this page  to update your email address
      • Provide the following information
        • Preferred first name
        • legal first name
        • Legal last name 
        • ID number
        • When (date and time) you would like the change to process

Need More Help?

Students: For questions  contact the Registrar's Office

Faculty/Staff: Contact Human Resources

 

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