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Learn how to write a name change notification letter. Use our sample name change notification letter as templates for your notification letter.
sample 1 – Name Change Notification Letter
[New Name of Person]
[Address of Person]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[DATE]
[Name of Bank Manager]
[Name of Bank]
[Address of Bank]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Change of Name for Checking Account Holder [ACCOUNT NUMBER]
Dear [Name of Bank Manager]:
This letter is to inform you officially that I have legally changed my name. My previous name that is currently on file in the bank for the above account is [PREVIOUS NAME].
I authorize you to change your records to my legal name: [NEW LEGAL NAME]. I have enclosed a copy of proof of my name change.
I can be reached at my new [Email Address], [Phone Number] or at the Above Address if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
[Signature of Person]
[Printed New Name of Person]
List of Enclosures: Proof of Name Change

Sample 2 – Name Change Notification Letter
Cindy Wilson
901 Union Street
San Francisco, CA, 94133
June 01, 2021
ABC Bank
Attn: Customer Service Department
4414 Curtis Street
San Francisco, CA, 94134
Re: Name change request for #1300089 debit card
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have a debit card with the account number of #1300089 in my previous name, which is Cindy Williams. I was married last month and am now legally using the name Cindy Wilson.
I would like to make a formal request that you change your records to my married name. Along with my new name, please change my address to my new address.
Below is my previous name and card number as well as my married name. Kindly update my Card Name account records.
Pre-marriage Information
Cindy Williams
115 Washington Blvd.
San Francisco, CA, 94138
Married information
Cindy Wilson
901 Union Street
San Francisco, CA, 94133
I would also like to request at this time a new debit card with my current name. I would be happy to answer any questions or give you any more information. My telephone number is 555-123-4567 and my email address is cindy@email.com
I have enclosed a copy of my marriage certificate to verify my new name and give the correct spelling.
Thank you for your prompt attention to my request.
Sincerely,
Signature
Cindy Wilson
List of enclosures (copy of marriage license)

Sample 3 – Name Change request Letter
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[DATE]
[Name of Bank Manager]
[Name of Bank]
[Address of Bank]
[City, State, Zip Code]
RE: Correction of Name on Debit Card [ACCOUNT NUMBER]
My name is misspelled on my debit card. Correct spelling of my name is [Correct Spelling of Name].
Please correct my name immediately so that I can avoid anymore problems using my debit card. I will appreciate your quick action.
I can be reached at my [Email Address], [Phone Number] or at the Above Address if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
[Signature]
[Print Name]