Name Change StepsStep 1 of 6
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 Iowa
To change your name after marriage in Iowa, get certified copies of your marriage certificate, update Social Security, then update your driver's license or state ID with the Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division. The Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division fee for a replacement license is $10. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.
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- Steps
- 6
- License deadline
- Not confirmed
- License fee
- $10
- Details confirmed
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in Iowa?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your Iowa license. Whether Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division checks Social Security records: Not confirmed yet.
- 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
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division
- Deadline
- How
In person at any DMV location, by appointment
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- Social Security first?
- What to bring
- Certified proof of the legal name change (for example a certified marriage certificate or court order)
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- Originals or copies
Certified copies with the original seal; photocopies and faxes are not accepted
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- Form
- Fee
$10
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- Official page
Open the official page (iowadot.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 Iowa?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Iowa?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division page for the current answer.
Source: iowadot.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division in Iowa?
Not confirmed yet. The Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division page we checked doesn't say. Several other states do ask for Social Security first, so it's a safe order to follow. Check the Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division link in step 3.
What documents does Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division need to change my name after marriage?
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division lists: certified proof of the legal name change (for example a certified marriage certificate or court order). Certified copies with the original seal; photocopies and faxes are not accepted.
Source: iowadot.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a Iowa driver's license?
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division lists a fee of $10 for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.
Source: iowadot.gov
Can I change my name on my Iowa driver's license online?
The Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division page says to do it in person at any DMV location, by appointment.
Source: iowadot.gov
How long do I have to update my Iowa driver's license after a name change?
Not confirmed yet on the Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.