if I legally changed my name, how do I force the college I attended to change it as well?
Full Question:
I legally changed my name, but Hometown Community College is refusing to change my records (I have an Associates Degree). This is the answer from the College. Mr. Smith - Your e-mail below has been forwarded to me for reply. I believe I understand why you are requesting to have your records changed at Hometown Community College to reflect your legal name change. However, there is no legal right for a former student to have their records changed at a College he/she formerly attended to reflect a change in name that occurred after leaving the College. Rather, to grant such a request would be contrary to the standards of the professional registrars association. In addition, the College's registrar has a legal duty to maintain accurate student records. At the time you were a student at HCC, your former name was accurate and the records of the College pertaining to you remain accurate without the change in name. While I expect you are likely to be disappointed in this response, it is my hope that you understand the basis for the decision.
03/26/2009 |
Category: Name Change |
State: Florida |
#15780
Answer:
We are not aware of any legal right to have an educational institution change its records when you change your name after you no longer attend the institution. Typically, when a person changes their name, they change current documents or records that are actively being used, such as a social security card; drivers license; passport; post office records; IRS records; voter registration records; bank records; credit card documents; doctor's records; insurance company documents; state tax authority documents; club or membership documents; and employer and retirement plan documents. A person who has changed their name also needs to change his her will, health care proxy, living will, trust, power of attorney and contracts.
