Name Requirements

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Register using the first and last name that is on the identification you will use to verify your identity on test day. Please see pages 12 and 13 for ID requirements. Your name on the registration must exactly match your ID — do not register using a nickname, partial names, or initials. Be sure to double-check for misspellings. 

Name Changes or Updates After Registration 

You may request an update to your name if: 

  • You had a legal name change. 
  • You notice a misspelling in your registration. 
  • You need to update your name to match your ID. 

To update your name, please log in to the PREview Portal and update your name at login. Once this step is completed, please email askpreview@aamc.org by no later than the registration deadline associated with your appointment to confirm that your name is correct in the exam vendor’s platform. You must complete both steps prior to the registration deadline associated with your appointment.