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 Michigan
Here's the order in Michigan: get certified copies of your marriage certificate, update Social Security, then update your driver's license or state ID with the Michigan Secretary of State, then your passport and accounts. On updating Social Security first, the Michigan Secretary of State page says: Yes. SOS cannot process the change until Social Security has your new name. The Michigan Secretary of State fee for a replacement license is $9.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Content reviewed against official .gov pages. How we check sources.
- Steps
- 6
- License deadline
- Not confirmed
- License fee
- $9
- Details confirmed
- 5 of 10
What are the steps to change your name after marriage in Michigan?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your Michigan license. Michigan Secretary of State: Yes. SOS cannot process the change until Social Security has your new name.
- 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
Michigan Secretary of State
- Deadline
- How
Office visit only (not online or by mail)
Online and by mail are both listed as "Unavailable for this transaction".
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- Social Security first?
Yes. SOS cannot process the change until Social Security has your new name
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- What to bring
- Your current license or ID
- Official proof of the name change from the Social Security Administration
- At least one of: marriage certificate, court order, or U.S. divorce decree
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- Originals or copies
- Form
- Fee
- Official page
Open the official page (michigan.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 Michigan?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then Michigan Secretary of State for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Michigan?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the Michigan Secretary of State page for the current answer.
Source: michigan.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before Michigan Secretary of State in Michigan?
Yes. SOS cannot process the change until Social Security has your new name
What documents does Michigan Secretary of State need to change my name after marriage?
Michigan Secretary of State lists: your current license or ID, official proof of the name change from the Social Security Administration and at least one of: marriage certificate, court order, or U.S. divorce decree.
Source: michigan.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a Michigan driver's license?
Michigan Secretary of State lists a fee of $9 for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.
Source: michigan.gov
Can I change my name on my Michigan driver's license online?
The Michigan Secretary of State page says: office visit only (not online or by mail).
Source: michigan.gov
How long do I have to update my Michigan driver's license after a name change?
Not confirmed yet on the Michigan Secretary of State page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.