Registration Name
Enter the spelling of your first and last names in the MCAT Registration System exactly the way they appear on the MCAT-accepted ID you will use on test day. Do not register using a nickname, partial names, or initials, and be sure to double-check for misspellings. If your MCAT-accepted ID doesn’t exactly match the first and last names on your exam registration, you will not be allowed to test; you will be considered a no show, you will not receive a refund, and the appointment will count toward your testing limits. To ensure your ID meets MCAT requirements, please see the MCAT-accepted ID guidelines below.
What should you do if …
| Question | Resolution |
|---|---|
|
The first and/or last name(s) on your MCAT registration do not exactly match the qualifying ID you will use on test day. |
You MUST change your name in the MCAT Registration System to match your MCAT-accepted ID. |
|
Two last names appear on your ID. |
Both names MUST be entered into the MCAT Registration System in the Last Name/Surname field. |
|
You prefer a “nickname” or initials, but your MCAT-accepted ID has your full legal name. |
Your full legal name must be entered into the MCAT Registration System. You may not be admitted under a nickname. |
|
Mononymous name. |
If you have only a single name (e.g., Madonna), please enter “LNU” |
|
No legal first name (FNU). |
Please enter “FNU” in the First Name field in the MCAT Registration |
|
No legal last name (LNU). |
Please enter “LNU” in the Last Name/Surname field in the MCAT |
All name changes must be complete 10 days before the exam date.
ID Exceptions
If you miss the deadline for changing your name in the MCAT Registration System, if you are unable to provide the required identification, or if you have concerns that your identification may not be acceptable, you may submit an ID Exception Request in the MCAT Registration System under Service Requests between three and 10 days before your exam date. No ID exceptions will be accepted within three days of your exam date. ID exceptions are approved at the sole discretion of the AAMC.
Access the PDF to download the print-friendly version of the content of these webpages.
Next: Testing Attempt Limits