Instructions on how to change your name in your MyMassGov account.
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Change the name in your MyMassGov account
The Details
What you need
Follow these steps to update your name in your MyMassGov account.
You will need access to the email address in your account, as well as either the authenticator app or phone number used for your multifactor authentication (MFA).
After you update your name in the MyMassGov portal, you may need to update it with other services and applications. Check the list of services and applications that update information from MyMassGov.
Changing your name in your MyMassGov account is not the same as changing it legally. Learn more about how to legally change your name through the Courts.
How to change
- Go to Account Information.
- Select the "Edit" button next to your name.
- You may need to enter a verification code to edit your account settings.
- Enter the first and last names you want to use in your account.
- Select "Save."
- A confirmation will load on the "Account Settings" page when your change has been successfully completed.
- You’ll receive an email confirming that the name in your account has been updated.
Next steps
Update your name in other services
MyMassGov doesn’t automatically update other applications you may use. You will need to log in to other applications through MyMassGov to update your personal information such as a phone number, email address, or street address.