Columbia University in the City of New York

Name Change Affidavit

Name Change Affidavit (PDF)

Your name of record is the name listed in the Columbia University Student Information System. To change your name, use this form.

IMPORTANT: This form cannot be submitted electronically. Please type in the required information, print, sign and mail to the appropriate address. This form must also be notarized by a Notary Public.

With your name change affidavit, you should send photocopies of the following:

Government-issued photo ID
Another form of ID
Proof of use of the old name (credit card, University ID Card, marriage certificate, bank statement, etc.)