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since ‎Nov-24-2018
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Re: Did not realize I needed my real name and can'...

by LaserPewPew Contributor in My Account Archives
‎Nov-24-2018 04:43 PM
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I was not originally not asked for much information besides my Name.  I used the account for art commissions and did not wish to have my full name publicly put online to be seen by anyone.   If I was told at the beginning that I would be able to spend my money without my legal name I would not have made this mistake. ... View more

Did not realize I needed my real name and can't ch...

by LaserPewPew Contributor in My Account Archives
‎Nov-24-2018 04:25 PM
‎Nov-24-2018 04:25 PM
When I created my account I did not put my real legal name due to not seeing it as necessary.  I used to be able to spend money using this account but now I'm not allowed to since I need to go through a new verification and I need to use my real legal name.  PayPal is not allowing me to change my legal name unless I have a marriage or divorce certificate which is not the reason I am changing my legal name.  Is there any way I can change my legal name without having a certificate? Is it possible for me to just use my government ID without the need for a marriage/divorce certificate? ... View more
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