Legal Name Guide

Delta Airlines Name Change After Marriage or Legal Name Change: What to Do

Learn how to deal with a legal passenger-name mismatch after marriage, divorce or a court-approved name change.

If your legal name changed after marriage, divorce or a court order, your Delta reservation or SkyMiles profile may no longer match your current identification.

The purpose of a legal-name update is to update the identity information for the same traveller, not transfer the ticket to another passenger.

Documents You May Need

✓ Marriage certificate
✓ Divorce certificate
✓ Court order
✓ Updated passport
✓ Driver's licence
✓ Other government-issued ID
Delta Assistance

Reservations

800-221-1212

SkyMiles Members

800-323-2323

How to Handle a Legal Name Change

1

Check Your ID

Confirm the current legal name on your passport or other travel identification.

2

Check Your Ticket

Compare the passenger name with your new legal identification.

3

Review SkyMiles

Make sure your profile also reflects your current legal name.

4

Prepare Documents

Keep marriage, divorce or court documentation available.

5

Contact Delta

Request assistance if your issued ticket needs to be serviced.

6

Verify Everything

Check the updated ticket and itinerary before travelling.

Legal Name Change vs Spelling Correction

Spelling Correction

Same legal name, entered incorrectly.

Sara Jonson → Sara Johnson

Legal Name Change

The same traveller now has a different legal name.

Sara Johnson → Sara Williams

What About Your SkyMiles Account?

Your SkyMiles name should match the legal identification you use for travel.

Depending on the type of account update, you may be able to update information through My Profile or submit identity and legal documentation.

Quick Guide

SituationWhat to Prepare
MarriageMarriage documentation
DivorceDivorce documentation
Court-approved changeCourt order
SkyMiles mismatchUpdate account details
Old name on ticketContact Delta

Frequently Asked Questions

A legal name update for the same traveller may require supporting documents such as a marriage certificate.

Depending on the reason, Delta may request documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce certificate or court order.

Your SkyMiles profile should match the legal identification you use for travel.

Delta tickets are generally non-transferable and cannot simply be reassigned to another traveller.
Disclaimer: This independent informational website is not affiliated with Delta Air Lines. Requirements and contact information can change. Verify the latest instructions directly with Delta before travel.