Civil Affairs details steps to correct English name online via Absher
Saudi citizens can now correct their English name electronically through Absher, without visiting Civil Affairs offices, by submitting a passport copy.
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AIThe Civil Affairs Agency at the Ministry of Interior has clarified that citizens can use the online Absher Individuals platform to request corrections to their English name.
Correcting your English name via Absher
According to a post on its official X account, Civil Affairs said the service allows users to request changes to their English name in their civil records without the need to visit a Civil Affairs office.
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To benefit from the service, users must log in to their Absher account and submit an electronic request through the "Tawasul" service.
The agency added that applicants are required to attach a copy of their passport. The service is available to all Saudi citizens, both men and women.