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Get certified copies of your marriage certificate
Most offices want an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, not a photocopy, so order a few.
- Where to order
How to change your name after marriage in District of Columbia
To change your name after marriage in District of Columbia, get certified copies of your marriage certificate, update Social Security first, then update your driver's license or state ID with the DC DMV. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.
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- License deadline
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- License fee
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in District of Columbia?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your District of Columbia license. DC DMV: Yes. Change your name with Social Security first.
- Online or office
You may be able to do this online. If not, you'll need an appointment at a local Social Security office
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- Fee
Step 3 of 6
Update your driver's license or state ID
DC DMV
- Deadline
- How
In person at a DMV Service Center
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- Social Security first?
Yes. Change your name with Social Security first.
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- What to bring
- Your current DC license, learner permit or ID
- Certified marriage certificate
- Or a divorce decree or official US court change of name document
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- Originals or copies
Originals only; photocopies and scans are not accepted
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- Form
- Fee
- Official page
Open the official page (dmv.dc.gov)
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Step 4 of 6
Update your passport
Which passport form you use depends on when your passport was issued and when your name changed.
Find your passport name change path (DS-5504, renewal by mail or DS-11)
Step 5 of 6
Update your voter registration
- How to update
Step 6 of 6
Banks, employer and other accounts
- Bank accounts and credit cards
- Employer / HR and payroll
- Health, car and home insurance
- Doctors and pharmacy
- Mortgage or lease, and utilities
- Email, phone and online accounts
- Loyalty and travel programs (match your passport name)
These are general reminders. Each company has its own process.
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Common questions
What's the first step to change your name after marriage in District of Columbia?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then DC DMV for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in District of Columbia?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the DC DMV page for the current answer.
Source: dmv.dc.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before DC DMV in District of Columbia?
Yes. Change your name with Social Security first.
What documents does DC DMV need to change my name after marriage?
DC DMV lists: your current DC license, learner permit or ID, certified marriage certificate and or a divorce decree or official US court change of name document. Originals only; photocopies and scans are not accepted.
Source: dmv.dc.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a District of Columbia driver's license?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the DC DMV fee page for the current answer.
Source: dmv.dc.gov
Can I change my name on my District of Columbia driver's license online?
The DC DMV page says to do it in person at a DMV Service Center.
Source: dmv.dc.gov
How long do I have to update my District of Columbia driver's license after a name change?
Not confirmed yet on the DC DMV page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.