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Question: How do I submit a name change request?
Answer: If you have a U.S. issued Social Security number, you must submit your name change request through ID.me. Refer to Help.ID.me.
If you do not have a U.S. issued Social Security number, your name change requests can be submitted through your online PTIN account with a copy of documentation supporting the change. (Acceptable documents are listed below.)
Within your online PTIN account select the ‘Edit Account Information’ tile. In the Account Actions section select “Name Change Request”. Follow the prompts to enter the name change and upload the required supporting documents.
We cannot accept faxes or make changes to your name over the phone. Allow 6 weeks for processing of a request.
We will accept the following documents:
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Court ordered legal name change
- Certificate of naturalization
- Certificate of citizenship
- Social Security card
- Government issued photo identification