This form collects the information necessary to request a change in your University record of legal name and/or sex/gender, to reflect what is recorded on your legal documentation.
To submit this form, you will be required to upload one of the following documents. You may upload multiple files if necessary to support your request.
- Legal name change - Receiving financial aid
- Social Security Card
- Legal name change - Not receiving financial aid
- Social Security Card
- Court Decree
- Marriage Certificate
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Valid State-issued Driver's License
- Military ID
- Tribal ID
- If you are an international student, a copy of your Visa or Passport may be used
- Legal gender change
- Driver’s License
- Court Order
- Passport/Visa
- Social Security Number Change
- Social Security Card
- Date of Birth Change
- Valid State Issued Driver's License
- Birth Certificate
View the UMD Change Legal Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and/or Social Security Number form
Use this form if...
- You need to update your legal name and/or sex/gender marker after a legal update
- Your name, date of birth, or Social Security Number does not match your FAFSA
Don't use this form if...
- You want to add or update your preferred name, degree (diploma) name, gender identity, or personal pronouns. To do this, go to MyU: My Info
- Students who have not yet started their first semester at the UMD campus or are transferring from outside the University should contact the Office of Admissions for assistance