For Name Changes, Social Security Change or Date of Birth corrections:

To protect the integrity of your Academic Record, FAXES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE, we require your written authorization and documentation verifying your name, social security number or date of birth.

Please use the Personal Information Update Form located on this page to authorize us to change your name, social security number or date of birth on your Academic Record.

         All photocopies of required documents must be notarized.

Current & Former Students   Mail To: Texas State University – San Marcos Office of the Registrar J.C. Kellam, Ste. 111 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666   If returning this form in-person: Registrar's Office in JCK 111

Students who have NEVER been employed at Texas State must submit the following: 1.) Personal Information Update Form, 2.) Two Primary Identifications; or One Primary + Secondary; or One Primary + Supporting  Students who have been employed at Texas State must submit the following: 1.)  Personal Information Update Form, 2.)  One Primary + Social Security Card ALL documents submitted must match the requested new name. Primary Identification Secondary Identification Supporting Identification State Issued ID Card Driver's License Passport US Citizenship Certificate Certificate of Naturalization Military ID     Birth Certificate Court Order             Marriage License Divorce Decree Social Security Card* Concealed Handgun License Temporary Driver's License Temporary ID Card        All photocopies of required documents must be notarized.

**NOTE: Any student that is also a current employee at the university must submit a copy of their Social Security Card with full name indicated. This is a requirement of Human Resources and no exceptions are allowed.

The name on your diploma will appear as the name we have on file (class schedule/transcripts).  To change your name to your legal name you must follow the procedure stated above.

Please note: The deadline for changing Spring 2013 graduates’ legal names is May 20, 2013. 

Name on Commencement Program and diploma may be different for changes made after April 9, 2013.