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How to change your name after marriage in New Jersey

To change your name after marriage in New Jersey, update Social Security, then walk in at any MVC Licensing Center. Bring a certified marriage or civil union certificate and your 6 Points of ID documents, all originals or certified copies with the required seals. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.

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

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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 municipality that issued the record, or the NJ State Office of Vital Statistics and Registry

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  2. Step 2 of 6

    Update your name with Social Security

    • To do
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    We suggest doing this before you update your New Jersey license. We haven't confirmed whether the MVC checks Social Security records. Check the official page.

    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
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    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

  3. Step 3 of 6

    Update your driver's license or state ID

    New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)

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

    Where to check:nj.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    How

    Walk in at any MVC Licensing Center

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

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    What to bring
    • Certified marriage or civil union certificate, divorce decree or court order linking the new and previous names
    • Your 6 Points of ID documents

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    Originals or copies

    Originals or certified copies with the required municipal or State seals.

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    Official page

    Open the official page (nj.gov)

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  5. Step 5 of 6

    Update your voter registration

    • To do
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    How to update
    Not confirmed yet

    We haven't researched an official source for this yet.

  6. Step 6 of 6

    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 New Jersey?

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

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

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the MVC page for the current answer.

Source: nj.gov

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

Not confirmed yet. The MVC 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 MVC link in step 3.

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

The MVC lists: certified marriage or civil union certificate, divorce decree or court order linking the new and previous names and your 6 Points of ID documents. Originals or certified copies with the required municipal or State seals.

Source: nj.gov

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

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the MVC fee page for the current answer.

Source: nj.gov

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

The MVC page says: walk in at any MVC Licensing Center.

Source: nj.gov

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

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

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