Regulation Text
§ 61.25 Change of name.
(a) An application to change the name on a certificate issued under this part must be accompanied by the applicant's:
(1) Airman certificate; and
(2) A copy of the marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the name change.
(b) The documents in paragraph (a) of this section will be returned to the applicant after inspection.
The short answer
14 CFR § 61.25 requires that an application to change the name on a part 61 certificate be accompanied by the applicant's airman certificate and a copy of the marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the name change. Those documents are returned to the applicant after inspection.
Research Notes
Common Questions
What must I send to change the name on my pilot certificate?
Your airman certificate plus proof of the name change.
“An application to change the name on a certificate issued under this part must be accompanied by the applicant's: (1) Airman certificate; and (2) A copy of the marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the name change.” (14 CFR § 61.25(a))
Will the FAA return my documents?
Yes.
“The documents in paragraph (a) of this section will be returned to the applicant after inspection.” (14 CFR § 61.25(b))
What documents verify a name change?
A marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the name change, submitted as a copy along with the airman certificate itself.
Amendment History
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