How to Change My Legal Name in Workday

This article will walk a user through changing their Legal Name in Workday.

Step 1: Select your profile image on the Workday homepage, then select View Profile.

A screenshot of the Workday user interface. The user profile image is highlighted to indicate users should click their profile image and click view profile for additional settings.

Step 2: Select Actions, then open the Personal Data menu and select Change My Legal Name.

A screenshot of the Workday user interface for the fake student, Attila the Duck. The screenshot highlights the steps the user would take to change their legal name. The user is directed to select the actions button, then personal data option and change my legal name option.

Step 3: Enter the appropriate legal name information in each field.

A screenshot of the Workday change my legal name interface. The user is prompted to enter the appropriate information in fields such as first name, middle name and last name as part of the change my legal name process.

Step 4: Select Select Files or drop a file in the Attachments section. Valid documentation must be one of the following:

marriage license
divorce decree
court order showing legal name change
If only adding your middle name and not changing it you may provide a state drivers license

A screenshot of the Workday change my legal name interface. After entering the appropriate information above, the user is prompted to add a valid documentation to support the change my legal name request. The user can either select a file or drop in a file from a folder on their device.

Step 5: Select Legal Name Change for the Category field.

A screenshot of the Workday change my legal name interface. After adding an attachment, the user is prompted to describe the attachment and is required to select a category for the attachment. Workday provides a dropdown list of categories, including legal name change which the user would select in this instance.

Step 6: Select Submit.

A screenshot of the Workday change my legal name interface. This particular screenshot indicates the user should review their entered information and select the submit button to submit their change in legal name.

Step 7: Review Details and Process for more information on completed actions and next steps, then select Done.

A screenshot of the Workday change my legal name interface. This is the confirmation page that includes next steps and allows the user to review their legal name change request. The user selects the blue done button at the bottom of the page.

Experiencing an issue or need additional support? Contact our OneIT Team by

Opening a support ticket or
Calling us at 201-380-6599