PayPal: change name - how it works

If you got married or changed your name, you should change the name at PayPal. In this way, you ensure that PayPal transmits your real name to the seller and correctly issues your invoices. We reveal how the name change works in detail.

Change name at PayPal

With PayPal, you can give your name for three reasons: Either because of an official name change (because of a wedding, divorce or similar), because of a typing error when registering, or because of a change in the contact person for company accounts. The procedure is the same for all variants:

1. Open this PayPal website in your browser and log in with your account data.
2. Then select the reason why your name has changed from the list and click on "Next".
3. In order for PayPal to confirm your identity, you need either a copy of a photo ID such as a passport or ID card or a copy of the document that certifies your name change.
4. You can upload the copy using the "Upload files" button or fax the document to PayPal using "Continue to fax cover sheet".
5. PayPal will then inform you as soon as your new name has been saved.

Read also how to change your bank details with PayPal and update your billing address with PayPal.