Need to change name, but no Photo ID
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Help - I first set up my Paypal account many years ago in the surname I then used.
I no longer use that surname, but have no official documents as it was so long ago and wasn't required.
Paypal has accepted without question my credit card in my current surname - but won't allow me to add a bank account in my current name without photo id - which I don't have. So I have no access to my money in Paypal.
I have other bills, - council tax, etc but how do I manage to change the name without the photo id?
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Hi there Puzzledd,
If you do not have a photo ID we can accept a copy of both the below as an alternative:
-Birth Certificate
-Government issued Document/Letter
Hope this helps!
Siobhan

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Hi there Puzzledd,
If you do not have a photo ID we can accept a birth certificate along with a government issued letter such as your council tax bill.
If your name change is down to marriage we will require a marriage certificate.
Siobhan

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