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title: Do Name Changes Concern I-9 Forms
description: If an employee changes their name, do we need to complete a new Form I-9?
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# [Do Name Changes Concern I-9 Forms](https://blog.threadhcm.com/name-changes-and-i-9-forms)

 Written by [HR Pros at HR Support Center](https://blog.threadhcm.com/author/hr-pros-at-hr-support-center) | Jun 12, 2023 2:16:10 PM

**If an employee changes their name, do we need to complete a new Form I-9?**

 

Except for certain government contractors or some situations involving the use of fraudulent documents, employers **do not **need to update or complete a new Form I-9 when an employee changes their legal name or address. That said, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends keeping correct information on Forms I-9 and taking steps to ensure a name change is legitimate.

To update the employee's original Form I-9, enter their new legal name in Box A of Section 3, and then sign, date, and print your name on the final line.

*This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.*

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