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How to change your name after marriage in Minnesota

To change your name after marriage in Minnesota, update Social Security first if you have a Social Security number, then visit any office that offers driver's license or ID renewals. Bring your current license or ID and a certified marriage certificate. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.

Last checked Oct 15, 2026. Content reviewed against official government pages. How we check sources.

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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in Minnesota?

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Step 1: Get certified copies of your marriage certificate

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  1. Step 1 of 6

    Get certified copies of your marriage certificate

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    Most offices want an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, not a photocopy, so order a few.

    Where to order
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    Where to check:health.state.mn.uschecked Oct 15, 2026

  2. Step 2 of 6

    Update your name with Social Security

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    If you have a Social Security number, update Social Security before you go to the DVS.

    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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    How to change your name with Social Security after marriage

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    Update your driver's license or state ID

    Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)

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    Where to check:dps.mn.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    How

    Any office that offers driver's license or ID renewals

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    Social Security first?

    Yes, if you have a Social Security number

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    What to bring
    • Your current driver's license or ID
    • Certified marriage certificate (or marriage license with a certified recorded marriage date)

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    Originals or copies

    Certified documents (for example, a certified marriage certificate)

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    Where to check:dps.mn.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

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    Where to check:dps.mn.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    Official page

    Open the official page (dps.mn.gov)

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    Update your voter registration

    • To do
    How to update

    Re-register online or on paper when your name changes

    sos.state.mn.uschecked Oct 15, 2026

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    Banks, employer and other accounts

    • To do
    • 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 Minnesota?

Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then the DVS for your driver's license or state ID.

Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Minnesota?

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the DVS page for the current answer.

Source: dps.mn.gov

Do I need to update Social Security before going to the DVS?

Yes, if you have a Social Security number.

What documents does the DVS need to change my name after marriage?

The DVS lists: your current driver's license or ID and certified marriage certificate (or marriage license with a certified recorded marriage date). Certified documents (for example, a certified marriage certificate).

Source: dps.mn.gov

How much does it cost to change your name on a Minnesota driver's license?

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the DVS fee page for the current answer.

Source: dps.mn.gov

Can I change my name on my Minnesota driver's license online?

The DVS page says: any office that offers driver's license or ID renewals.

Source: dps.mn.gov

How long do I have to update my Minnesota driver's license after a name change?

Not confirmed yet on the DVS page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.

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