Change of Name
How do I change my name?
- Complete a Request for Change in Name Form. Present a picture I.D. and legal documentation in support of the new name to our office.
- You may write a letter of request and send to our office.
Please note that the letter should include specific instructions and legal (notarized) documentation. Notary's statement must certify the document to be a complete, full, true and exact reproduction of the original document. The following information must be included in the request:- Complete legal name (former)
- Complete new legal name (current)
- Social Security Number and/or student identification number
- Dates of attendance at Virginia Tech
- Return address
- Daytime telephone number and/or email address
- Complete legal signature, reflecting full legal name
Legal Documentation
Please provide a copy of one type of documentation from each of the two areas:
| Area 1 | Area 2 |
|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Driver's License |
| Marriage Certificate | Hokie Passport |
| Divorce Decree | International Passport |
| Court Order | U.S. Passport |
| Naturalization Papers |
Additional Information
- When sending requests via mail (USPS or overnight service), supporting documentation must be notarized. If supporting documents are not notarized, the name change will not be processed.
- Note: If a student is currently or has ever been employed by Virginia Tech, s/he must provide a copy of his/her corrected Social Security card in addition to supporting documentation before the name change can be processed. If this is not provided, the name change will not be processed.
- Faxed requests will not be honored.
- Graduate Students will need to contact the Graduate School (grads@vt.edu) or (540) 231-6691
- Vet Med students will need to contact the College of Veterinary Medicine (cvmdean@vt.edu) or (540) 231-7666.