Students requesting a change or correction of name must present a photo ID as well as legal documentation, such as a court order, marriage license, birth certificate, or a passport and this form to the Office of the Registrar. See form for complete instructions. You may print a form on-line, complete it and returned to the Office of the Registrar’s Student Services Counter, or mail it to:

                             University of California , Riverside
                             Office of the Registrar 
                             1100 Hinderaker Hall
                             Riverside , CA 92521-0118 .

All requests for changes or corrections of name must be accompanied by the required legal documentation.

IMPORTANT : If you change your name after the first day of finals during your graduation quarter, then you will be required to pay a diploma fee if you wish to have your new name on your diploma.