How to change your first name in Absher 2024: Steps and service requirements

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As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to automate government services and streamline procedures for citizens and residents, the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Civil Status Department, continues to expand its electronic services through the "Absher" platform. The service for changing first names is one of the latest services designed to save time and effort, eliminating the need for beneficiaries to visit Civil Status offices to complete this routine procedure.

Steps to change your first name via Absher

The "Absher" platform explained via its official account that the service is available for citizens to change their personal names or the names of one of their children who are under 18 years of age, by following the following electronic steps carefully:

Log in to the beneficiary's account on the Absher Individuals platform.
Go to the My Services and then select Civil Status Services .
Click on the option to edit name fields .
Select the first name change and follow the instructions to complete the request.

Digital transformation and the Kingdom's Vision 2030

This service cannot be separated from the broader context of the digital transformation underway in the Kingdom as part of the Vision 2030 . These steps aim to enhance the efficiency of government operations and improve the quality of life by reducing bureaucracy and relying on digital transactions. The Absher platform is the Ministry of Interior's most prominent technological arm, having successfully transformed hundreds of services that previously required in-person attendance and resulted in crowded offices into simple clicks via smartphones and computers, reflecting the development of Saudi Arabia's digital infrastructure.

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 allows citizens to easily manage their official documents, including:

Issuance of a family record: A service dedicated to newlyweds to issue the document and deliver it to their place of residence.
Updating the family record: The ability to add newborns or modify data electronically.
Issuance of a replacement for a damaged or lost document: In the event of loss or damage to the document, a replacement copy can be requested without the need to visit the offices, which ensures the continued availability of official documents for the citizen.

The importance and impact of electronic services

The launch of such services represents a qualitative leap in the concept of public service delivery; it not only offers convenience but also contributes to reducing traffic congestion, lowering operational costs for government agencies, and ensuring the accuracy of entered data. These ongoing updates underscore the Ministry of Interior's commitment to developing the civil status system to meet the latest international standards in government service provision.