To apply for an official name change, you must bring documentation of the change to the Office of the Registrar. Documentation includes your original (with new name) signed social security card and new driver's license. Both items need to reflect the name change. If you are not a United States citizen, you must show a valid passport and photo ID reflecting the new name. If you change your name during the semester, it is your responsibility to notify your instructors to avoid grading discrepancies. Your new and former names will appear on your SDSU transcript.