How to Change the Name at the Top of PayPal Standard

1. Sign in to your PayPal account and click the 'Profile' link at the top of the main page.
2. Click the blue 'Change' link next to your name on the 'My Profile' page.
3. Click the radio button that corresponds to why you're requesting a name change. The choices are legal name change, misspelled name and changing the contact name on a business account.
4. Click the yellow 'Continue' button to proceed to the next screen.
5. Click the 'Upload Files' button to upload copies of the requested documentation. PayPal may ask for a copy of your driver's license or state-issued ID card showing your new name. It may also request a bank statement, credit card statement, utility bill or a copy of your social security card.
6. Click the 'Continue to Fax Cover Sheet' button if you would prefer to print a fax cover sheet and fax copies of the documents to PayPal.
7. Click the blue 'Address' link if you can't upload or fax your documents. The button will open a pop-up screen with the address to mail copies of your documentation along with the fax sheet. If you can't print the fax sheet, you must create your own with your PayPal email address and telephone number to mail with the copies of your documents.