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Updating Your Name in TEACH Online Account

To login to TEACH Online, please go to the .

For additional questions or assistance with your username and/or password, please .

TEACHHELP@NYSED.GOV

To update your name in the TEACH Online System, please follow the instructions below to submit a request for a name change through your TEACH account.

You may choose to update your name in the system when your legal name changes, or to ensure that your account accurately reflects your legal name as shown on your government-issued photo ID for credential synchronization (e.g., test scores, workshops, transcripts).

Access Name Change Request Form

From the homepage, under the "Profile Links" section, select "Update/Add ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®, Employment, and Personal Information." Next, click on "Edit Personal Info" and then click the "Request Name Change" button.

Submitting Your Name Change Request

Your current name will automatically populate in the "New Name" fields. Please verify and update or re-enter your first name, last name, and middle initial as necessary.ÌýKindly review spacing, hyphens, and apostrophes to ensure accuracy.

You will be prompted to upload supporting documents for your name change request.

Accepted documentation includes:

  • Valid United States government-issued identification such as a driver's license, learner's permit, non-driver ID card, or military ID.
  • Valid United States government-issued passport.
  • Valid United States government-issued certificate of naturalization.

The document submitted must exactly match the requested name.

Supporting documents must be in .JPG or .PDF format. We cannot open compressed files (example: .HEIC, .ZIP), or cloud files (example: Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive)

Scroll down and click "Submit" at the bottom of the page; otherwise, your requestÌýwill notÌýbe sent through to our office for review.

Adding Your Maiden Name

To add your maiden name to your TEACH Online account,Ìýa name change request isÌýnotÌý°ù±ð±ç³Ü¾±°ù±ð»å.

While logged in to TEACH Online, navigate to the "Profile Links" section and select "Update/Add ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®, Employment, and Personal Information." Then, click on "Edit Personal Info".

You will be able to add or remove your maiden name in the provided field.

Once your changes are complete, click "Submit" to save.

Checking the Status of a Name Change Request

To inquire about the status of a submitted name change request or to address any additional questions, please contact TEACH Help by Ìýor call 518-474-3901 (option 3).