topic Re: Format of my name is different on new membership card in Membership

Format of my name is different on new membership card

snissen — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 21:39:30 GMT

I just received a new membership card from you (I don't know why), and I notice that the format of my name appears changed. Instead of First I. Last, it now appears as Mx. First Last, where Mx is the traditional Mr./Ms. title prefix. In this time of increasing gender fluidity, I don't want any gendered prefix or title used with my name. (Not to mention prefixes based on marital status.)

And this change in the card violates the policy I just read in your help here, where it explicitly states that only the title Dr. is ever used on membership cards.

So I'll keep using my existing card, thank you. And I ask that you reconsider forcing old-fashioned gender-based titles on unwilling members. Evolve forward, not back.

Re: Format of my name is different on new membership card

AARPJanelleM — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:02:07 GMT

@snissen You've come to the right place- let's fix this! I located your membership and I was able to correct your name to remove the title. Please allow up to 3-4 weeks to receive your new permanent membership card via mail. You can also print a copy of your corrected membership card online anytime at www.aarp.org/printyourcard I'm always here to help, let me know if there's anything further I can do!

Re: Format of my name is different on new membership card

jb9266 — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:22:31 GMT

Hey - guess what! I just got my new card and it has "Mrs" in front of my name. How do I get the "Mrs" removed? I don't even see in the account where I can even specify Mr, Miss, Ms, Mrs, Dog, or Cat! Can you send me a new card with just my name, just like the old days?

Re: Format of my name is different on new membership card

AARPConsumerCare — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:51:01 GMT

I can see how frustrating this can be, @jb9266. No worries, we can help you make the appropriate corrections. Please send us a private message, you may need to enable them first here's how: https://aarp.info/47hWcl7 Or reach out via chat, text or phone at your earliest convenience: https://aarp.info/3epCObA - Diana G.