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Name Policy
A name mismatch on a Delta Air Lines ticket — even a single letter — can result in denied boarding at the gate. TSA name matching requirements mean the name on your ticket must exactly match your government-issued ID. Here's everything you need to know about fixing it.
Delta allows minor corrections to match your government ID within 24 hours of booking for free. After 24 hours, fees apply. Legal name changes require official documentation and can take 24–72 hours to process.
If you've recently changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or a court order, Delta Air Lines requires official documentation. The process varies by route type (domestic vs. international) and how close to departure you are. Acting early dramatically improves the outcome.
Delta Air Lines becomes increasingly less flexible as departure approaches. Same-day corrections at the airport are possible but far more stressful and uncertain than corrections made days in advance.
You'll need your Delta Air Lines booking reference, the name as it appears on the ticket, and the correct name as it appears on your government-issued photo ID.
A minor typo fix and a full legal name change are very different requests with very different Delta Air Lines processes, fees, and timelines. Know which applies to you before you call.
Always get your updated Delta Air Lines itinerary emailed to you after any name correction. Verify the new name matches your ID exactly before heading to the airport.
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Common Questions
Delta allows minor corrections to match your government ID within 24 hours of booking for free. The cost depends on when you request the correction and how significant the change is.
TSA name matching requirements mean the name on your Delta Air Lines ticket should match your government-issued ID. Minor typos are sometimes overlooked but are never guaranteed. Fix the name before your flight to avoid any risk of being denied boarding.
No — Delta Air Lines does not allow ticket transfers to another person. The name on the ticket must match the traveler using it. Name corrections must result in the same person's name, not a different individual.
Minor corrections are often processed immediately when handled through the right channel. Legal name changes may take 24–72 hours and require documentation. Acting as far from your departure date as possible gives the most time to resolve any complications.
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