Changing your name

There are three easy steps to change your name:

1. Submit a name change request in HR Links
2. Request a new GSA access card
3. Request an updated email address

Submit a name change request in HR Links

1. From the HR Links homepage, select the Employee Personal Info tile and then View/Update Personal Info link.

   

2. From the Personal Information page, select the pencil icon next to your current name in the system.

   

3. Enter the Effective Date of your name change.

   

4. Enter your new legal name using the First Name, Last Name, and Middle fields.

   

5. Select Add Attachment to attach proof of your name change.

   

6. Select the type of attachment you’re uploading from the dropdown.

   

7. Select Add Attachment.

   

8. Select Click here to upload file to locate the file you are uploading, then select Upload.

   

9. The name of your attachment is displayed in the Attachments window.

   • Select Save & Return if you’re done uploading attachments.
   • Select Save & Add More if you need to add more attachments.
   

10. Confirm that you’ve attached proof of your name change. Select Submit.

    

11. The page will refresh with the Approval status set to Pending. 

    

Request a new GSA access card

Once your name has been updated in HR Links, initiate a request for a new GSA access card by emailing hspd12.security@gsa.gov. In the email, include:

• A statement saying that your name has already been changed in HR Links.
• Your previous legal name (first, middle, last name).
• Your new legal name (first, middle, last) You will be contacted by the GSA Managed Service Office to schedule an appointment to enroll for a new badge.

Request an updated email address

Log on to Service Now and follow these instructions for submitting a name change.