How do I change my name with TIAA?

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How to change your name with TIAA

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

HowOnline or by mail or fax

By mailYes, a letter works

TIAA's steps

Complete the Notice of Change of Name (or write a letter signed in both names) and send proof such as a certified marriage certificate. Faxes aren't accepted.

Open TIAA'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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Checked against TIAA'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 TIAA.