Updating Your Name in TEACH Online
Updating Your Name
To proceed with updating your name, you will want to submit a request for a name change in your TEACH account.
To do this, first login to TEACH Online.
Once you have logged in, navigate to the homepage and select "Update/Add Education, Employment, and Personal Information" under the "Profile Links" section. From there, click on "Edit Personal Info", then select the "Request Name Change" button.
Your current name will automatically populate in the "New Name" fields. Please verify and update or re-enter your first name, last name, and middle initial as necessary. Kindly review space, hyphens, and apostrophes to ensure accuracy.
You will be prompted to upload supporting documents after submitting the updated name information.
Accepted documentation includes:
- Valid United States government-issued identification such as a driver's license, learner's permit, non-driver ID card, or military ID.
- Valid United States government-issued passport.
- Valid United States government-issued certificate of naturalization.
The document submitted must exactly match the requested name.
**Supporting documents must be in .JPG or .PDF format. We cannot open compressed files (example: .HEIC, .ZIP), or cloud files (example: Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive)**
Scroll down and click "Submit" at the bottom of the page; otherwise, your request will not be sent through to our office for review.
Adding Your Maiden Name
To add your maiden name to your account, a name change request is not required.
While logged in to TEACH Online, navigate to the "Profile Links" section and select "Update/Add Education, Employment, and Personal Information." Then, click on "Edit Personal Info."
You will be able to add or remove your maiden name in the provided field.
Once your changes are complete, click "Submit" to save.
Checking the Status of a Name Change Request
To inquire about the status of a submitted name change request or to address any additional questions, please contact TEACH Help by submitting a ticket using our web form or calling 518-474-3901 and selecting option 3.