How do I update my Lived name in UCPath?

Take the following steps to update a lived name in UCPath:

  1. Log into https://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu

  2. In the left panel, select Employee Actions > Personal Information > Personal Information Summary

  3. Click the downward arrow in the Legal Name/Name section

  4. Click on your name

  5. In the top right, click on the gray Edit Legal Name/Name button

  6. Update the lived name fields in the lower 'Name' section

    1. If you do not commonly use your middle name in communications, you may also remove it in the lower ‘Name’ section.

  7. Click Okay

  8. Click Submit 

From there, you can double-check that your name is updated by returning to Legal Name/Name and clicking Edit Legal Name/Name. You should see your Name changes.

Contingent Workers (CWRs) and Persons of Interest (POIs) such as Academic Prehires & Retirees cannot update their names in UCPath Online and will need to contact their Region for assistance with submitting a Personal Data Change Template.

Screenshot showing Legal Name/Name Change with the edit and submit buttons highlighted.

Screenshot showing Edit Legal Name/Name with the Name field and OK button highlighted.

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