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 North Dakota
To change your name after marriage in North Dakota, update Social Security, then visit any North Dakota DOT driver license site in person. A replacement license costs $3 if you are not renewing at the same time, and a new photo is taken. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.
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- Steps
- 6
- License deadline
- Not confirmed
- License fee
- $3 if you're not renewing at the same time, plus a new photo
- Details confirmed
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in North Dakota?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your North Dakota license. Whether North Dakota DOT Driver License Division 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
North Dakota DOT Driver License Division
- Deadline
- How
In person at any ND Drivers License site
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- Social Security first?
- What to bring
- Government-issued marriage certificate
- Certified court order with a seal
- Or a certified divorce decree with a seal that states your current legal name
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- Originals or copies
Certified documents with a seal
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- Form
- Fee
$3 if you're not renewing at the same time, plus a new photo
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- Official page
Open the official page (dot.nd.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 North Dakota?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then North Dakota DOT Driver License Division for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in North Dakota?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the North Dakota DOT Driver License Division page for the current answer.
Source: dot.nd.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before North Dakota DOT Driver License Division in North Dakota?
Not confirmed yet. The North Dakota DOT Driver License Division 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 North Dakota DOT Driver License Division link in step 3.
What documents does North Dakota DOT Driver License Division need to change my name after marriage?
North Dakota DOT Driver License Division lists: government-issued marriage certificate, certified court order with a seal and or a certified divorce decree with a seal that states your current legal name. Certified documents with a seal.
Source: dot.nd.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a North Dakota driver's license?
North Dakota DOT Driver License Division lists a fee of $3 if you're not renewing at the same time, plus a new photo for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.
Source: dot.nd.gov
Can I change my name on my North Dakota driver's license online?
The North Dakota DOT Driver License Division page says to do it in person at any ND Drivers License site.
Source: dot.nd.gov
How long do I have to update my North Dakota driver's license after a name change?
Not confirmed yet on the North Dakota DOT Driver License Division page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.