GARP Exam Rules - ID

[Aleksander Hansen]

David,
I noticed on the GARP exam ticket that your name should appear exactly as on your state issued ID.
My exam ticket has Aleksander Hansen, while my ID has my middle initial as well. Is that a problem?
(seem to recall middle initial being optional when signing up for GARP account.)

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

Hi Aleks,

It has never been mentioned, to me knowledge, here in this forum, but I cannot imagine that it would be an issue, it's got to be not uncommon that the GARP ticket doesn't have the middle initial, I am thinking? I would like to think it's fine if the only difference is a middle initial but i can't confirm. I just pinged our contact with a link to your post, but as it's 6:49 EST, I am not counting on a reply ...

Good luck tomorrow, thanks again for your great participation in the forum!

@Suzanne: i copied you on query to Kristina, if you have a better idea, can you forward too? thanks,

 

[Aleksander Hansen]

Thanks David,

Yeah, I went to their website and clicked on edit profile, and there's not even a field for a middle name. Should be OK I guess.

Btw, I went by the Chicago test location today: it's a run-down classroom, in a dodgy are of town, with those chairs one use at public high-schools. Great since I'm left handed and they are all for right-handed people. Think GARP found the absolutely cheapest location to hold it at.

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

Aleks:

She just replied: "Nope, it needs to match exactly. What is his GARP ID? I can fix it and he has to re-download his ticket."

Given the circumstances, I just included you in the email, using the email in your profile, i will private message you in case you don't get.... Thanks,

 

[Aleksander Hansen]

GARP ID: 171328
Candidate number: 1043
Name on ticket: Aleksander Hansen

Name as it appears on drivers license: Hansen, Aleksander B

 

[Aleksander Hansen]

Thanks David!

Got you e-mail. I really appreciate your help. I'm so glad I asked!

Best,
Aleks

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

Me too, Kristina is awesome!!!

... I am just confused: if "there's not even a field for a middle name" yet it's a government ID, this would seem to be a repeatable problem

 

[RK17]

David, I am in the same boat as Aleks. Just sent you an email with relevant info.
I had no issues when taking FRM Part I, but I have since moved to another state and therefore taking with new ID and new location... A little paranoid. Thanks..

 

[David Harper CFA FRM]

RK17, I forwarded, she just replied: "Tell him to re-download his admission ticket."

 

[RK17]

Thank you to both you and Kristina. The ticket has been updated appropriately. Sorry for any inconveniences it may have caused at such a late hour.

 

[sleepybird]

I had the same issue and had to resolve it at the last day (Friday). GARP simply added my middle name to my first name. It's rediculous that they don't even allow us to have middle name.

 

[MKras4534]

Hello David, I am facing a similar problem to the one described above. When I registered for the FRM exam, the online form only asked for my first name. However, my passport includes also a middle name (which I do not use on a daily basis). I provided other details of my passport during registration (expiry date, ID number) but I didn't provide my middle name. Do you think it will be a problem if I don't have the middle name in the GARP system? My exam is next week. Many thanks in advance for your opinion.

 

[SBooy2917]

Hi David, I am facing the same situation as this reported 13 years ago, emailed PSI anyone with an 'insider' that could fast track this for me?

 

[Clay Carter]

Hi David, I am facing the same situation as this reported 13 years ago, emailed PSI anyone with an 'insider' that could fast track this for me?

@SBooy2917 You have your middle initial showing on the exam ticket?

 

[Nicole Seaman]

Hi David, I am facing the same situation as this reported 13 years ago, emailed PSI anyone with an 'insider' that could fast track this for me?

@SBooy2917 Have you been able to reach GARP customer support about this?

 

[NColl6996]

Hello, Yes I am facing the same exact situation. My name is Nicholas Michael Colletta on my license and with GARP... but for the PSI exam entry for my level 2 exam it's just Nicholas Colletta.

 

[Clay Carter]

Hello, Yes I am facing the same exact situation. My name is Nicholas Michael Colletta on my license and with GARP... but for the PSI exam entry for my level 2 exam it's just Nicholas Colletta.

@NColl6996 I don't believe it would be a big deal if you middle name is not on your GARP ticket. However, please reach out to GARP customer support GARP customer support.

 

[NColl6996]

Thanks @Clay Carter .. I contacted GARP this morning and they got PSI to add my middle name and then send a new confirmation email. To any future candidates, make sure PSI has your middle name if it's on your ID and already with GARP!!

 

[Clay Carter]

Thanks @Clay Carter .. I contacted GARP this morning and they got PSI to add my middle name and then send a new confirmation email. To any future candidates, make sure PSI has your middle name if it's on your ID and already with GARP!!

Thanks for sharing the update! I will remember this incase students ask in the future.

 

[Nicole Seaman]

Thanks @Clay Carter .. I contacted GARP this morning and they got PSI to add my middle name and then send a new confirmation email. To any future candidates, make sure PSI has your middle name if it's on your ID and already with GARP!!

@NColl6996 I'm glad you were able to reach GARP's customer support. GARP has always stated that the full name on your ID must match your exam ticket/email confirmation, so I always recommend that candidates reach out to GARP directly to ensure that any discrepancies are updated before their exam date.