How To Change Your Name In Uganda

What is Name change?

Name change is the legal act by a person of adopting a new name different from their current name. The procedures and ease of a name change vary between jurisdictions.

In general, common law jurisdictions have loose procedures for a name change while civil law jurisdictions are more restrictive. 

How To Change Your Name In Uganda

Below is how best you can change your name in Uganda

If you are changing any of your names, you register an affidavit with URSB and proceed to publish the new name in the Uganda Gazette.

How long does it take to change a name in Uganda?

l A deed poll informing the public about the change is prepared and advertised in the media and after 21-30 days, the person assumes the new name.

How much does it cost to Change Your Name In Uganda?

Publish the change of name in the Uganda Gazette at Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) upon payment of a fee (UGX 300,000/=).

The Kampala Office is located at Plot 6 Kimathi Avenue, Airways House, Ground Floor.

How do I change my name on my Uganda passport?


Attach Supportive documents i.e. deed poll, marriage, certificate, etc. Attach a copy of the National ID with the name clearly appearing.

The fee is UGX 250,000, Bank Charges exclusive for replacement of your Passport.