Legal Name Change
What is a legal name change?
A legal name is the name that appears on your passport, driver's license, birth certificate, and/or U.S. Social Security Card.
How can I change my legal name with the college?
Students who have legally changed their name should provide one of the following documents to show proof of the legal name change:
- certified marriage certificate issued by the county court where your marriage license was processed
- court order
- divorce decree
- adoption records
- amended, certified birth certificate issued by a government Office of Vital Statistics/Records with a raised/embossed seal
Current students can send the appropriate document securely to Student Records (must have access to delaGATE), or send an email (unsecure) from your Delaware County Community College student email, or visit us on campus. If you are a former student, you can send the documents to records@dccc.edu (unsecure), mail a copy to student records, or you can come in person. Legal name changes will not be approved without the appropriate documentation.
Where will my legal first name be used?
- Transcripts
- Diplomas (You can request a preferred first name on your diploma when you submit your graduation application.)
- Enrollment Verifications
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Other areas of the college may use legal name
Some of the College's systems do not have the ability to display preferred name rather than legal name. As a result, you may find it helpful to inform all instructors, advisors, and coaches of your preferred name. Click here for information about requesting a preferred first name change.
How can I change my student email address to reflect my legal name change?
Please enter a helpdesk ticket at support.dccc.edu if you would like to have your school email address changed to reflect the name change.
Change or Correction of Social Security Number
Social Security Number changes and corrections can be sent to the Records Office by sending a copy of your social security card. Current students can send the appropriate document securely to Student Records (must have access to delaGATE), or send an email (unsecure) from your Delaware County Community College student email, or visit us on campus. If you are a former student, you can send the documents to records@dccc.edu (unsecure), mail a copy to student records, or you can come in person.
