Update your Personal Information Associated with your Personal Education Number (PEN)

Former students can update their personal information

Before you start

Due to COVID-19, please follow your school/district's protocols for contacting them during this time. 

 

Overview

If you are a former student, you can update the following personal information:
  • Name
  • Gender
  • Date of birth   

Current K-12 students, please request changes at your school.

Note: The name showing on transcripts and certificates will appear in all uppercase. This cannot be changed.

You cannot change your Personal Education Number.

Request Update

Log into UpdateMyPEN to update the information that is associated with your PEN. This will allow you to get transcripts showing your current legal name. Before you can log into UpdateMyPEN, you must set up the BC Services Card app or register for a BCeID. If you have already set up the BC Services Card app, or BCeID, you can login to UpdateMyPEN

Log into UpdateMyPEN with your BC Services Card

The BC Services Card app allows you to prove who you are when accessing online government services.
Not set up yet? Learn how to set up the BC Services Card app

Log into UpdateMyPEN with your BCeID

A BCeID account provides secure access to online government services.                                             
Don't have a BCeID? Register for a BCeID

Contact information

For more information about PEN, contact the PEN Coordinator