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How to change your name after marriage in Oregon

To change your name after marriage in Oregon, update Social Security first, because Oregon DMV checks your name with Social Security and your REAL ID name must match. Then visit a DMV office by appointment or standby with proof of your legal name change, identity and address. Then update your passport and accounts.

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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

    Oregon Center for Health Statistics, your local Oregon county health department, or VitalChek. The $25 search fee includes the first certificate.

    Oregon restricts access to marriage records for 50 years, so you must show you are eligible to order one.

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    Update your name with Social Security

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    Update Social Security before you go to the Oregon DMV. DMV checks with Social Security, and your REAL ID name must match SSA.

    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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    How to change your name with Social Security after marriage

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    Update your driver's license or state ID

    Oregon DMV

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    How

    In person at a DMV office, by appointment or standby

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    Social Security first?

    Yes. DMV checks with Social Security, and your REAL ID name must match SSA.

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    What to bring
    • Proof of your legal name change
    • Proof of identity and address

    Identity and address proof is listed as a separate step on the same page.

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    Official page

    Open the official page (oregon.gov)

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    Update your voter registration

    • To do
    How to update

    Fill out a new paper voter registration form

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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 Oregon?

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

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

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the Oregon DMV page for the current answer.

Source: oregon.gov

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

Yes. DMV checks with Social Security, and your REAL ID name must match SSA.

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

The Oregon DMV lists: proof of your legal name change and proof of identity and address.

Source: oregon.gov

How much does it cost to change your name on an Oregon driver's license?

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the Oregon DMV fee page for the current answer.

Source: oregon.gov

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

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

Source: oregon.gov

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

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

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