How do I change the name on my PayPal account?

You can change the name on your account on the web (up to 2 characters) if it's misspelled, and only once after creating your PayPal account.

It’s not possible to change the name on your account to another person's name. If you are making a legal or major name change, you may be required to upload supporting documentation.

Note: Users can change ownership but only on Business Accounts and only when they have provided proper documentation.

To change your name:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Click Change name.
3. Select your type of name change.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen and click either Continue or Update Name.