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 Kentucky
To change your name after marriage in Kentucky, get certified copies of your marriage certificate, update Social Security first, then update your driver's license or state ID with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Driver Licensing). The Driver Licensing fee for a replacement license is $15. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.
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- Steps
- 6
- License deadline
- Not confirmed
- License fee
- $15
- Details confirmed
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in Kentucky?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your Kentucky license. Driver Licensing: Yes. Your information must match Social Security records 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
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Driver Licensing)
- Deadline
- How
In person at a Driver Licensing Regional Office; not online or by mail
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- Social Security first?
Yes. Your information must match Social Security records first.
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- What to bring
- Your updated Social Security card
- Marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order or other approved legal name change document
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- Originals or copies
- Form
- Fee
$15
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- Official page
Open the official page (drive.ky.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 Kentucky?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Driver Licensing) for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Kentucky?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the Driver Licensing page for the current answer.
Source: drive.ky.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before Driver Licensing in Kentucky?
Yes. Your information must match Social Security records first.
What documents does Driver Licensing need to change my name after marriage?
Driver Licensing lists: your updated Social Security card and marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order or other approved legal name change document.
Source: drive.ky.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a Kentucky driver's license?
Driver Licensing lists a fee of $15 for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.
Source: drive.ky.gov
Can I change my name on my Kentucky driver's license online?
The Driver Licensing page says to do it in person at a Driver Licensing Regional Office; not online or by mail.
Source: drive.ky.gov
How long do I have to update my Kentucky driver's license after a name change?
Not confirmed yet on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Driver Licensing) page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.