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Update Your Personal Information

Some record changes can be made online. Others require you to submit a request with documentation.

Changes You Can Make Yourself

You can update the following items online:

Changes You Must Request

The Registrar’s Office processes the following biographical record changes. Submit a request through mail or fax, or your BYU student email, along with the appropriate documentation listed below.
Direct email requests to petitions@byu.edu.

Name Changes

Student Status/Academic Record
Employment Status
Required Documentation
StudentStudent EmployeeSocial Security Card
Previous Student Employee (terminated in current or previous calendar year)Social Security Card
Previous Student Employee (terminated 2+ years)Any of the following: driver's license, Social Security Card, or passport
Non-employeeAny of the following: driver's license, Social Security Card, or passport
Non-studentFull-time or other non-student employeeContact the Benefits Office
No Academic RecordNon-employeeNone required

Religion Changes

Religion Status Change
What to Do
Changing religion status to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAny of the following: copy of your baptismal certificate, letter from your bishop, or membership record with your baptismal date
Changing religion status from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to another religionContact the Honor Code Office
Changing religion status from a non-Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to another religionOnline

Other Changes

Change Type
Required Documentation
BirthdateSigned written consent
Citizenship (Current Student)Contact the International Student Services Office
Citizenship (Alumni)Signed written request with birth certificate, passport, certificate of citizenship, or naturalization form
Dependent (Adding)Signed written consent and individual's full name (maiden name if applicable), date of birth, gender, Social Security Number for US Citizens or BYU identifiers if they have a BYU accounts
Dependent (Removing)Individual's full name
Marital StatusOnline
Social Security Number (SSN)Signed Social Security Card