Sample Letter

(Name of Company/Person)
(Address)

(Today’s date)


Re: Request that  my record be updated to reflect my changed name


Dear XXXXX,

Please change my record to reflect my new name.

My account number is ____________________.
My Social Security number is _____________________.(Include this only if necessary to identify you)

My former name is (former name). However, as of (date of court order or date you decided to assume your new name), my new name is (New Name).

Please make modify my records with you as soon as possible. I am enclosing copy of the court order. (Delete this sentence if not appropriate.)

If there are any questions regarding the change of my name, please contact me immediately. During the day I can best be reached by (fill in how you want to be reached and the hours if appropriate)

Thank you for your assistance. I would appreciate written confirmation that you have acted upon my request.


Sincerely,



(New Name – written and typed) formerly known as (Former Name – written and typed)
(Address)
(Email)
(Phone)