How do I change my name with American Express?

How to change your name with American Express

Married or divorced and updating your accounts? Here's how American Express takes a name change, from its own help page.

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By mailNo: use their steps

American Express's steps

Sign in, choose Edit next to your name, and upload your new license, state ID or passport. A new card is sent automatically.

Open American Express's page

Have these ready

A copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order (most companies ask for one).
Your updated driver's license or ID, if you have it. Social Security comes first, then the DMV.
Your account number, and the name the account is in now.

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Sasha writes and signs your name change letter for American Express and every other company on your list, with your certificate attached. It also keeps track of who's done. The checklist is free.

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Checked against American Express's own page in October 2026. Companies change their process; confirm on their site or by phone before you send anything. Sasha isn't affiliated with American Express.