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They can request anything. You could go by your last name or maybe a nickname if you have one or your given name if you currently use a nickname. Talk it out with the boss to come to a mutual agreement. Change it legally, of course not!

You are not required to update Form I-9 when your employee has a legal change of name. However, it is recommended that you maintain correct information on Forms I-9 and note any name changes in Section 3.Attach the new Form I-9 to the previously completed Form I-9.

When an employee has a name change, employers should address several administrative issues. Prior to updating the employee's name in the organization's payroll system, an employer should require the employee to provide a copy of an updated Social Security card with the new name.

When a job application has a space that asks your reason for leaving, the best response is to simply write "company closed" if that's the case. You don't need to go into any greater detail such as explaining why the company closed.

In short, you can use your chosen or preferred name throughout your job search, as long as you provide your legal name when it comes time for a background check. (If you don't provide current or prior legal names at that point, it can be seen as lying on the application, and grounds for firing.)

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In most cases, you can use whatever name you want for general purposes or in general conversation - although most important things require that you provide ID.