Changing your name with American Express
What American Express requires, transcribed from its own help page and last checked on 25 July 2026.
American Express lets US cardmembers submit a name change entirely online by attaching a copy of a government-issued ID showing the new name.
American Express handles this online.
You will need: a state identification card, driver license, or US passport showing the new name.
Do the government agencies first — most companies ask for photo ID in your new name, which means your license has to be done already.
What American Express asks for
| What | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| How | Online | How to Change Name on my Card Account — Amex US | |
| Documents | A state identification card, driver license, or US passport showing the new name | How to Change Name on my Card Account — Amex US |
What to have ready
- A state identification card, driver license, or US passport showing the new name
How to do it
- Log in to your online American Express account.
- Click the edit button next to your name to open the Name Change Authorization form.
- Attach a copy of a state ID, driver license, or US passport showing the new name.
- A new card is sent automatically once the request is processed.
Check us
Everything on this page comes from American Express’s own published guidance. Company policies change without notice, so the link below is the authority and this page is a transcription of it.
How to Change Name on my Card Account — Amex US
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