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 Louisiana
To change your name after marriage in Louisiana, update Social Security first, then visit a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) office in person, where a vision test is required. The replacement license fee is $17 plus a local fee of up to $8. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Content reviewed against official .gov pages. How we check sources.
- Steps
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- License deadline
- Not confirmed
- License fee
- $17 for a six-year license (charged as a duplicate), plus a local fee of up to $8
- Details confirmed
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in Louisiana?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your Louisiana license. OMV: Yes. Record the change with Social Security before visiting OMV.
- 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
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)
- Deadline
- How
In person at the Office of Motor Vehicles, with a vision test
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- Social Security first?
Yes. Record the change with Social Security before visiting OMV.
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- What to bring
- State-certified marriage license, divorce decree or probate court documents
- Your current license
- Proof of residency
- Proof of insurance for any vehicle you own
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- Originals or copies
Bring original documents
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- Form
- Fee
$17 for a six-year license (charged as a duplicate), plus a local fee of up to $8
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- Official page
Open the official page (expresslane.la.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 Louisiana?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Louisiana?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the OMV page for the current answer.
Source: expresslane.la.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before OMV in Louisiana?
Yes. Record the change with Social Security before visiting OMV.
What documents does OMV need to change my name after marriage?
OMV lists: state-certified marriage license, divorce decree or probate court documents, your current license, proof of residency and proof of insurance for any vehicle you own. Bring original documents.
Source: expresslane.la.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a Louisiana driver's license?
OMV lists a fee of $17 for a six-year license (charged as a duplicate), plus a local fee of up to $8 for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.
Source: expresslane.la.gov
Can I change my name on my Louisiana driver's license online?
The OMV page says to do it in person at the Office of Motor Vehicles, with a vision test.
Source: expresslane.la.gov
How long do I have to update my Louisiana driver's license after a name change?
Not confirmed yet on the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.