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State Driver License and Motor Vehicle Name Change Procedures
Note: Some states now require you to apply for your new Social Security Card before you can change your driver license. The information below is subject to change so you should with check your local driver license and motor vehicle authority for the latest procedures and fees.
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State / URL |
Drivers License Fee |
Registration Procedure | Reg. Fee |
Title Procedure (without lien) |
Title Procedure (with lien) |
Title Fee | Notes |
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$18 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. Some states |
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Submit title, registration, and marriage certificate to county department of revenue official. |
Contact lien holder for copy of the title. |
$18 |
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| AK http://www.state.ak.us/dmv |
$15 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Complete title by entering old name as seller and new name as buyer. Submit with Form 812, Application for Title and Registration. In the affidavit section write “name change only due to marriage”. |
If the lien holder has the title, they will need a power of attorney from you so they can perform the change. |
$15 |
If you don’t want to change the title you can handwrite your new name on your existing car registration and date it. |
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AZ
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$4 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit the following to county driver's license office: completed and signed title application, signed and notarized vehicle title, certified copy of your marriage certificate. |
In addition to the other requirements, you will need to submit written permission from the lien holder. |
$12 |
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$5 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Bring the title to your local county department of revenue if you wish to complete application for a new title. |
Contact the lien holder and have them send in the title. |
$7 |
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| CA http://www.dmv.ca.gov |
$20 *see notes |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Print or type your correct name in the "New Registered Owner" section on the reverse side of your title. Also fill out Form REG 256, Miscellaneous Statements of Fact under part H "Name Statement" and sign the bottom. Submit both of these items to the DMV. (You can also submit these documents by mail). |
Give the lien holder the completed Name Statement (Form REG 256). They will have to submit this along with the Certificate of Title to the DMV to have your name changed. |
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For new driver’s license: Apply for your new Social Security card first because the DMV must electronically verifiy your new name with the SSA. |
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CO |
$16 *see notes |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
The title must be presented to a county MVD office. The owner(s) must sign off on the "seller" portion of the title, and a new assignment is made on the "convey to" portion of the title showing the new name or names. Notarization may be required depending upon the title. |
Contact your lien holder and have them send in the title to the DMV for correction. |
$10 |
Name and address corrections are required within 10 days. There is no fee for a correction sticker. |
| CT http://www.ct.gov/dmv |
$10 |
Visit your local DMV with your current registration certificate and request the name change. No special documentation is required. |
- | It is not necessary to change the title. | It is not necessary to change the title. |
$10 |
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| DE http://www.dmv.de.gov |
$2 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - | Submit the original title to your local motor vehicle office. |
Mail completed form MV35 to the lien holder who must submit the title for correction. |
$15 lien) |
The name on your registration must match your driver's license. |
| DC http://dmv.dc.gov |
$5 *see notes |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - | Bring registration, title, and marriage certificate to any DMV Service Location. |
Lien holder must mail the title to DMV office at 301 C Street NW. Call the DMV at 1-202-727-5000 to verify title has been received. Appear in person to complete application- bring registration & marriage certificate. |
$20 |
* You must present your new Social
Security Card. It’s mandatory that your current legal name be on your driver's license and registration. |
| FL http://www.flhsmv.gov |
$10 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
The title certificate should be completed for transfer to your new name. "Name Change" should be shown in the "Selling Price" section. Take the signed title application and applicable fees to the county tax collector's office. |
Lien holder applies for the new title. You must give the lien holder power-of-attorney (POA) to release your old name and sign your new name. |
$35 |
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State / URL |
Drivers License Fee |
Registration Procedure | Reg. Fee |
Title Procedure (without lien) |
Title Procedure (with lien) |
Title Fee | Notes |
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| GA |
$10 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. |
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Submit the following to your local motor vehicle office: Form MV-1 title application showing your new name and address and signed in new name, original title, and a certified copy of the marriage certificate. |
Provide a letterhead statement from the lien holder authorizing the Motor Vehicle Division to issue a title in the owner's married name. |
$18 |
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| HI http://www.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle/ |
$5 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Bring the title and a copy of your marriage certificate to the Department of Motor Vehicles. |
You will need to contact your lien holder and have them send in the title to the DMV for correction. Provide your lien holder with a copy of your marriage certificate. |
$10 |
If you don’t want to change the title you can handwrite your new name on your existing car registration and date it. |
| $12 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit the following to county driver's license office: completed and signed title application, signed and notarized vehicle title, certified copy of your marriage certificate. |
Give the lien holder power-of-attorney (POA) to release your old name and sign your new name. The lien holder will submit the title for change. |
$8 |
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IL |
$5 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit vehicle title, Application for Vehicle Title (form VSD-330) and an Application for Vehicle Title and Registration (VSD-190) with your $65 title fee and a $3 fee to correct the registration card to a Secretary of State facility. |
Same procedure as for no lien except that you don’t need to submit the title. The corrected title will be sent to the lien holder. |
$65 |
If you have a new name you must obtain a corrected driver's license, corrected title, and corrected registration ID card. |
| IN http://www.in.gov/bmv |
$10 |
The
registration is updated when you apply for a new title. Since the registration will be renewed you may be required to pay an additional excise tax. |
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Bring in completed Form 27044, Personal Name Change Affidavit (otherwise it will cost you $5), along with your title and marriage certificate to a BMV License Branch. |
Visit a BMV license branch and request a new title. The BMV will write to the lien holder for written authorization to change the title. BMV will call you to come back and complete the application for a corrected title. |
$15 |
You are required to obtain a new license within 60 days after the name change. |
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$1 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit registration, old title to your county treasurer’s office. |
Obtain title from lienholder or have them send it to the treasurer’s office. |
$18 |
Name and address corrections are required within 10 days. There is no fee for a correction sticker. | |
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KS |
$10 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title |
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Take the title into the county motor vehicle department or treasurer's office to apply for the new title. You will need to complete Form TR212a, Title and Registration Application and form TR-12 for the "one and the same" affidavit. |
You will need to obtain written approval from the lien holder. The lien holder sends the title and consent to the county motor vehicle office before you go in to apply for the new title. |
$10 |
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| KY http://transportation.ky.gov/mvl/ |
$4 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit these to your county's motor vehicle office: Application for Title/Registration (VTR form TC-96-182), current title, and Application for Change of Name (FCC-84-256) must be filled out, signed and notarized. |
Give your lien holder Form FCC-84-256 (signed and notarized) and a power-of-attorney (POA) to release your old name and sign your new name. The lien holder will submit the documents along with the proper fee. |
$4 |
When you change your name or address you must get a duplicate license at your circuit court clerk’s office within 10 days. |
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State / URL |
Drivers License Fee |
Registration Procedure | Reg. Fee |
Title Procedure (without lien) |
Title Procedure (with lien) |
Title Fee | Notes |
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| LA http://omv.dps.state.la.us |
$16 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. |
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Submit title, current registration, marriage certificate, and proof of insurance to the county clerk’s office. |
Coordinate with the holder to submit the title for correction. |
$30 |
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| ME http://www.state.me.us/sos/bmv |
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$0 |
Fill out a change of registration form at any Motor Vehicle Branch Office Location | - |
The title does not need to be changed. |
The title does not need to be changed. |
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The title does not need to be changed. |
| $30 |
Your vehicle registration will be updated automatically when you change your name on your driver's license. |
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The title does not need to be changed. |
The title does not need to be changed. |
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The title does not need to be changed. | |
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$20 |
Have your insurance agent complete an Application for Amendment of Registration (RMV-3) with the changes you request and stamp and sign it. Fill out the RMV-3 form and take it to a full service RMV center or mail it to the address on the form. |
$15 |
The title does not need to be changed. |
The title does not need to be changed. |
$25 |
* You must present your new Social Security Card. Name and address changes should be reported to the RMV within thirty days. |
| MI http://www.michigan.gov/sos |
$9 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title | - |
Bring the original title, registration, and your certified marriage certificate to a local SOS branch office. |
Contact your local office. Some counties will require you to obtain the title from the lien holder in order to apply for a new title. |
$15 |
Changing your registration is mandatory. |
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$11 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Bring the original title, registration, and your certified marriage certificate to a local motor vehicle office. |
$6 |
Name and address corrections are required within 10 days. There is no fee for a correction sticker. | ||
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$5 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title |
- | Bring original title and your marriage certificate to the local tax collector's office and fill out a new title application. | Have the lien holder send the original title to the tax collector and apply for the change. |
$5 |
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| MO http://dor.mo.gov/mvdl/ |
$8 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - | Submit original title, application for new title, statement of “one and the same”, and marriage certificate to your county Motor Vehicle & Drivers License Fee Office. |
Have the lien holder send the original title to the tax collector and apply for the change. |
$9 |
When you change your name or address you must get a duplicate license at your circuit court clerk’s office within 10 days. |
| MT http://doj.mt.gov/driving/default.asp |
$10 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - | Submit completed title and registration to county motor vehicle department. You must also submit a one and the same form. |
The lien holder must send an authorization letter and the title to motor vehicle dept. |
$10 |
When you change your name or address you must get a duplicate license at your circuit court clerk’s office within 10 days. |
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State / URL |
Drivers License Fee |
Registration Procedure | Reg. Fee |
Title Procedure (without lien) |
Title Procedure (with lien) |
Title Fee | Notes |
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| NE http://www.dmv.state.ne.us |
$12 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. |
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Bring the original title and your certified marriage certificate to the county treasurer's office. |
The county treasurer will need to contact lien holder to obtain the title. |
$14 |
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| NV http://www.dmvnv.com |
$8 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
namechange.htm |
namechange.htm |
$20 |
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When you obtain a new driver's license your registration and title are automatically updated in the DMV database. |
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When you obtain a new driver's license your registration and title are automatically updated in the DMV database. |
When you obtain a new driver's license your registration and title are automatically updated in the DMV database. |
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NJ |
$11 | Appear at a MVS office to fill out a new registration form (BA-49) | $5 |
You are not required to change the title. |
You are not required to change the title. |
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| NM http://www.state.nm.us/tax/mvd |
$16 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit the following to your local motor vehicle office: original title and a certified copy of your marriage certificate. |
Contact the lien holder. They will need to submit the title for change. |
$4 |
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| $5 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit the following documents to a local DMV office: completed Form MV-82, Vehicle Registration/Title Application, title, current registration, marriage certificate. |
Have the lien holder submit the title to a local DMV office. Then bring in the remaining requirements to the DMV to make the change. |
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| NC http://www.ncdot.org/dmv |
$10 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. |
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Complete Form MVR-5, Corrected or Substitute Title Application and submit with title to local DMV. Or mail documents to: Vehicle Registration, 3148 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699 |
Submit Form MVR-5 to the DMV. They will write to the lien holder for the title. You can also mail the MVR-5 to: Vehicle Registration, 3148 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699 |
$11 |
You must inform the NC DMV of a change of name and/or address within 60 days. |
| $8 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit original title to a motor vehicle site location. Complete back of title using old name as seller and new name as buyer. |
Contact the lien holder. They will need to submit the title for change. |
$5 |
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| $8 | The registration does not need to be changed. Use your new name on your next renewal. | - | It is not necessary to change the title. |
It is not necessary to change the title. |
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OK mvhome.html |
$5 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - | Bring the original title, registration, and your certified marriage certificate to a local tag office. |
It is not customary for the lien holder to hold the title in this state. |
$11 |
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| $21 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit to DMV: Title, Form 264 Request for Correction of Title Records. Make a statement on the form that you are the same person, such as "Jane Smith and Jane Doe are the same person due to marriage" and include driver's license number and date of birth. |
Notify the lien holder, who in turn must notify the DMV. |
$55 |
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State / URL |
Drivers License Fee |
Registration Procedure | Reg. Fee |
Title Procedure (without lien) |
Title Procedure (with lien) |
Title Fee | Notes |
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| PA http://www.dmv.state.pa.us |
$0 |
Use side A of Form MV-41A, Application for Correction or Change of Name. (note: If you also want the title corrected (optional) use side B instead |
$0 |
It is not necessary to change the title. If you want to change the title along with the registration complete side "B" of Form MV-41A and submit with title. |
It is not necessary to change the title. If you want to change the title along with the registration complete side "B" of Form MV-41A and submit with title. The lien holder must complete section D of the form. |
$23 |
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| RI http://www.dmv.state.ri.us |
$10 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Bring the original title, registration, proof of insurance, and your certified marriage certificate to a local division of motor vehicles. |
Contact the lien holder. They will need to submit the title for change. |
$15 |
If you don’t want to change the title you can handwrite your new name on your existing car registration and date it. |
| $13 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Complete Form 400, Application for Title and Registration in your new name and submit it with the old title to a DMV office. |
Get lien holder to submit Form 400 with old title. New title will be issued to lien holder. |
$25 |
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| $6 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit original title completing the assignment on the back of the title in the way you want your new title to appear. Sign your name as both buyer and seller. |
Coordinate with the lien holder to submit the title for correction. |
$5 |
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| $8 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Submit title, current registration, and marriage certificate to the county clerk’s office. |
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$8 |
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| $10 | The
registration is updated when you apply for a new title. Alternate method: You can simply update the registration by submitting a change of address and putting "C/O" and your new name at the beginning of the address. This will make your new name appear in the address section of your registration. A change of address can be done online or by calling (512) 465-7611. |
$0 |
It is not necessary to change the title. If you want a new title submit Form VTR 130-U, title, current registration, and proof of insurance to your county tax assessors office. |
It is not necessary to change the title. |
$13 |
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| UT http://dmv.utah.gov/ |
$13 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. |
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Bring your title and marriage certificate to a local DMV office. Complete Form TC656, Application for Registration/Title. |
You will need to coordinate this with the lien holder and have them send the title to the DMV. |
$10 |
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| VT http://dmv.vermont.gov/ |
$2 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - |
Use Form TA-VD-119, Vermont Registration, Tax and Title Application. Fill out sections 1-4 and section 8. Submit with the certificate of title. Each individual currently listed on the title must sign on the back of the title as "sellers", use your new name for the "buyer". Send title, registration application, and fees to the main DMV office at 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05603-0001 (or visit a branch or mobile office) |
Coordinate with the lien holder to submit the title for correction. |
$10 |
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| VA http://www.dmv.state.va.us |
$10 | Visit any DMV Customer Service Center. When you obtain a new driver's license in your new name, your driver's records including registration and title are automatically updated in the DMV database. Note: there is no fee unless you want a new registration card or title printed in your new name. A new registration card costs $2. | - | When you obtain a new
driver's license in your new name, your driver's records including
registration and title are automatically updated in the DMV
database. If you want to order a new printed title in your new name, appear at a DMV customer service center with the old title and a certified copy of your marriage certificate. A new printed title will cost $10. |
When you obtain a driver's license in your new name the DMV computer will automatically change your title record even if there is a lien holder |
$10 |
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| WA http://www.dol.wa.gov |
$10 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - | Submit the following to your local motor vehicle office: Form TD-420-001 Application for Title, notarized copy of form TD-420-047 Affidavit of Name Change, title, certified copy of marriage certificate. |
Provide the lien holder with a notarized copy of Form TD-420-047, Affidavit of Name Change, so they can apply for a new title. |
$9 |
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| WV http://www.wvdot.com |
$5 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | $5.50 | Submit to a branch office: original title along with a copy of your marriage certificate and $15.50 ($10.00 for title, $5.50 for registration transfer). Include any change of address. . |
Contact the lienholder and have them release the original title to you for a name change. Bring the original title along with your marriage certificate to a branch office. |
$10 |
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| WI http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/ |
$5 |
The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - | Complete
Form MV2014 Name Change or Correction Statement and submit
with certificate of title. Mail to: Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation, PO Box 7949, Madison, WI 53707-7949 You can also submit these documents to a DMV Customer Service Center. A counter service fee of $5 will be charged. |
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Send completed form MV2014 to the lien holder so they can submit the
changes, or: |
$0 |
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WY |
$15 | The registration is updated when you apply for a new title. | - | Bring the original title, registration, and your certified marriage certificate to a local county motor vehicle office. |
Contact the lien holder. They must send in the title and an authorization letter to the county motor vehicle office. |
$9 |
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