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 Nebraska
To change your name after marriage in Nebraska, update Social Security, then visit any Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office in person within 60 days of the name change; it can't be done online. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts, using the official links in each step below.
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- Steps
- 6
- License deadline
- Within 60 days of the name change
- License fee
- Not confirmed
- Details confirmed
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in Nebraska?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your Nebraska license. Whether Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles 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
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
- Deadline
Within 60 days of the name change
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- How
In person at any Driver Licensing Office; not online
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- Social Security first?
- What to bring
- Certified marriage license, divorce decree or court order that links your old and new names
- One form of identification with name and date of birth
- Two proofs of address, if your address hasn't been verified before or you've moved
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- Originals or copies
- Form
Class O English Data Form (completed at the office)
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- Fee
- Official page
Open the official page (dmv.nebraska.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 Nebraska?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles says to update your license within 60 days of the name change.
Source: dmv.nebraska.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles in Nebraska?
Not confirmed yet. The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles 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 Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles link in step 3.
What documents does Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles need to change my name after marriage?
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles lists: certified marriage license, divorce decree or court order that links your old and new names, one form of identification with name and date of birth and two proofs of address, if your address hasn't been verified before or you've moved.
Source: dmv.nebraska.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a Nebraska driver's license?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles fee page for the current answer.
Source: dmv.nebraska.gov
Can I change my name on my Nebraska driver's license online?
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles page says to do it in person at any Driver Licensing Office; not online.
Source: dmv.nebraska.gov
How long do I have to update my Nebraska driver's license after a name change?
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles says within 60 days of the name change.