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How to change your name after marriage in Nevada

To change your name after marriage in Nevada, update Social Security first and allow at least 2 business days, then visit a Nevada DMV office by appointment. Bring your current license and a certified marriage certificate from the county where you married. The non-commercial license fee is $8.50.

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 Nevada?

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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

    • To do

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

    Where to order

    The county where you married: the County Clerk in Clark County, or the County Recorder in other Nevada counties

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    Update your name with Social Security

    • To do
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    Update Social Security first, then wait at least 2 business days before you go to the Nevada DMV.

    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
    Not confirmed yet

    We couldn't confirm this on the official page. Check it for the current answer.

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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

    Nevada DMV

    • To do
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    Deadline
    Not confirmed yet

    We couldn't confirm this on the official page. Check it for the current answer.

    Where to check:dmv.nv.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

    How

    In person at a DMV office, by appointment

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    Social Security first?

    Yes. Update Social Security first, then wait at least 2 business days before you visit the DMV.

    The DMV says: "Please allow at least 2 business days for SSA records to update before visiting the DMV."

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    What to bring
    • Your current driver license or ID (from any U.S. state)
    • A certified marriage certificate from the county where you married (a marriage license issued before the ceremony is not accepted)
    • Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002)

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    Originals or copies

    Original legal documents (for a marriage, a certified marriage certificate). An updated Social Security card is not enough.

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    Form

    Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002)

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    Fee

    $8.50

    Non-commercial license. The same page lists $7.50 for an ID card and $12.50 for a commercial license.

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    Official page

    Open the official page (dmv.nv.gov)

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  5. Step 5 of 6

    Update your voter registration

    • To do
    How to update

    Submit a new voter application form. To update your registration, visit Vote.NV.gov.

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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 Nevada?

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

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

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the Nevada DMV page for the current answer.

Source: dmv.nv.gov

Do I need to update Social Security before going to the Nevada DMV?

Yes. Update Social Security first, then wait at least 2 business days before you visit the DMV.

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

The Nevada DMV lists: your current driver license or ID (from any U.S. state), a certified marriage certificate from the county where you married (a marriage license issued before the ceremony is not accepted) and application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002). Original legal documents (for a marriage, a certified marriage certificate). An updated Social Security card is not enough.

Source: dmv.nv.gov

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

The Nevada DMV lists a fee of $8.50 for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.

Source: dmv.nv.gov

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

The Nevada DMV page says to do it in person at a DMV office, by appointment.

Source: dmv.nv.gov

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

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

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