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 Ohio
Here's the order in Ohio: get certified copies of your marriage certificate, update Social Security, then update your driver's license or state ID with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), then your passport and accounts. The BMV fee for a replacement license is $29.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Content reviewed against official .gov pages. How we check sources.
- Steps
- 6
- License deadline
- Not confirmed
- License fee
- $29
- Details confirmed
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in Ohio?
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Step 2 of 6
Update your name with Social Security
Do this before you update your Ohio license. Whether BMV 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
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
- Deadline
- How
At a deputy registrar agency
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- Social Security first?
- What to bring
- Original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or marriage license
- If married more than once, documents from each marriage and/or divorce
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- Originals or copies
Original or certified copies
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- Form
- Fee
$29
Duplicate operator license fee. BMV says a name change requires buying a duplicate at a deputy registrar (bmv.ohio.gov/dl-reprint-duplicate.aspx).
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- Official page
Open the official page (bmv.ohio.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 Ohio?
Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) for your driver's license or state ID.
Is there a deadline to change your name after you get married in Ohio?
Not confirmed yet.
Please check the BMV page for the current answer.
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
Do I need to go to Social Security before BMV in Ohio?
Not confirmed yet. The BMV 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 BMV link in step 3.
What documents does BMV need to change my name after marriage?
BMV lists: original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or marriage license and if married more than once, documents from each marriage and/or divorce. Original or certified copies.
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
How much does it cost to change your name on a Ohio driver's license?
BMV lists a fee of $29 for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
Can I change my name on my Ohio driver's license online?
The BMV page says: at a deputy registrar agency.
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
How long do I have to update my Ohio driver's license after a name change?
Not confirmed yet on the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.