NOTE: The visibility of sensitive information is controlled by individual users’ security profiles. Therefore, you may not have access to (all) the information within this Job Aid.
Keep in Mind: Required documentation will need to be available in electronic format to upload as an attachment. Legal Name Change will require the review/approval of an HR Partner.
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Log in to your Workday account.
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In the Search (upper left) window begin typing name change. Match results appear as you type. Select Change My Legal Name from the list.
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From the Menu icon on the home page, click the Personal Information icon.
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When the Personal Information menu opens and Legal Name isn’t displayed in the Change section click More (7) to view more selections.
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Click on Legal Name to open the Change My Legal Name window.
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The Change My Legal Name window opens to display your current Legal Name information.
Keep in Mind: Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are required. If others are required you will receive an error message.
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Complete the applicable information related to your Legal Name Change (Examples: Effective Date, Last Name).
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In the Attachments section use the drag and drop functionality to add the electronic file copy of your social security card in the Attachments box or click Select Files to choose a file location.
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A brief description can be provided in the Description box. Select Legal Name Change from the list of options. Click on Upload to add additional file attachments.
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Once changes have been made to the necessary areas and attachments are included, click Submit in the lower left corner to submit your changes for approval, if applicable. Or, Save for Later to come back and finalize (Submit) the process or Cancel to quit and discontinue (delete) the process.
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Once submitted you receive a confirmation notice. Select View Details.
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Click Details and Process then Process to review any next steps (review/approval, if applicable).
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Click on Done to return to Personal Information.