Changing your first name via Absher: Steps to amend your name electronically in detail

The Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to enhance the digital transformation system through the “Absher” platform, as the platform has provided a new and distinctive service that enables citizens to change the first name of the beneficiary or one of his children who are under the age of 18 electronically, without having to go to the trouble of visiting the civil affairs offices, in a step that reflects the rapid development in government services.

Steps to change your first name via Absher

The "Absher" platform explained via its official account that benefiting from this service requires following simple and easy steps to ensure the successful completion of the process, which are as follows:

• Log in to the beneficiary's account on the Absher electronic platform.
• Go to the "My Services" tab and select "Civil Status Services".
• Click on the "Name field editing services" option.
• Select the "Change First Name" service and follow the instructions to complete the request.

Digital transformation and the Kingdom's Vision 2030

The launch of this service comes within the broader context of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 programs, which aim to automate government services and enhance institutional performance. Previously, name change procedures required multiple visits to government departments, the submission of paper documents, and lengthy waiting periods for approval. Today, citizens can complete these transactions with the click of a button, reflecting a significant leap forward in the Kingdom's digital infrastructure.

The importance of the service and its societal impact

The importance of this service extends beyond simply saving time and effort; it also reduces congestion in government offices and decreases reliance on paper transactions, thus contributing to environmental preservation. Furthermore, these electronic services ensure fair and easy access for all citizens across the Kingdom, including those in remote areas, thereby enhancing the quality of life and simplifying administrative procedures for Saudi families.

Other electronic family registry services

In addition to the name change service, the Absher platform provides a comprehensive package of services related to the family record, which can be completed remotely, including:

• Issuance of Family Record: A service dedicated to newly married citizens requesting the issuance of the document for the first time.
• Updating the family record: The possibility of adding newborns or modifying social data electronically.
• Issuance of a replacement for a lost or damaged document: This allows beneficiaries to report the loss or damage of the document and request a replacement copy that will be sent to them via the national address.

Today, the “Absher” platform is one of the most prominent government platforms in the Middle East, serving millions of beneficiaries and providing hundreds of services that cover the passport, traffic, and civil status sectors, making it a fundamental pillar in the daily life of citizens and residents in the Kingdom.