Changing your name with TransUnion
What TransUnion requires, transcribed from its own help page and last checked on 25 July 2026.
TransUnion is mail only. Supporting documentation has to be mailed in to change the name on file.
TransUnion handles this by mail.
You will need: a copy of your driver license.
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 TransUnion asks for
| What | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| How | By mail | Editing Your Personal Information — TransUnion | |
| Documents | A copy of your driver license; A copy of your birth certificate; A copy of your Social Security card; A court order | Editing Your Personal Information — TransUnion |
What to have ready
- A copy of your driver license
- A copy of your birth certificate
- A copy of your Social Security card
- A court order
How to do it
- Gather documentation showing the updated name.
- Mail it to TransUnion's dispute address.
The details that catch people out
- TransUnion handles a name change through the same channel as a correction to a date of birth or Social Security number.
Check us
Everything on this page comes from TransUnion’s own published guidance. Company policies change without notice, so the link below is the authority and this page is a transcription of it.
Editing Your Personal Information — TransUnion
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