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How to change your name after marriage in South Dakota

To change your name after marriage in South Dakota, update Social Security, then apply in person at a driver licensing location. Bring a certified legal document proving the name change, and one for each change if your name changed more than once. Then update your passport, voter registration and accounts.

Last checked Oct 15, 2026. Content reviewed against official government pages. How we check sources.

Steps
6
License deadline
Not confirmed
License fee
$20
Details confirmed
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What are the steps to change your name after marriage in South Dakota?

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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

    South Dakota Department of Health Vital Records, in person, by mail, online or by phone. There is a $15 search fee. You can also mail your request to any South Dakota Register of Deeds.

    doh.sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

  2. Step 2 of 6

    Update your name with Social Security

    • To do
    • 1 detail not confirmed yet

    We suggest doing this before you update your South Dakota license. We haven't confirmed whether the South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing 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.

    ssa.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    Fee
    Not confirmed yet

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

    Where to check:ssa.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    How to change your name with Social Security after marriage

  3. Step 3 of 6

    Update your driver's license or state ID

    South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing

    • To do
    • 3 details not confirmed yet
    Deadline
    Not confirmed yet

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

    Where to check:sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

    How

    In person at a driver licensing location

    sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

    Social Security first?
    Not confirmed yet

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

    Where to check:sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

    What to bring
    • A certified legal document proving the name change
    • If your name has changed more than once, a certified government document for each change

    sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

    Originals or copies

    Certified documents

    sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

    Form
    Not confirmed yet

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

    Where to check:sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

    Fee

    $20

    Listed on the DPS Driver License/ID Card Fees page.

    sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

    Official page

    Open the official page (sd.gov)

    sd.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

  5. Step 5 of 6

    Update your voter registration

    • To do
    How to update

    Fill out the voter registration form, sign it and submit it to your County Auditor (not by fax or email)

    sdsos.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

  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 South Dakota?

Start with certified copies of your marriage certificate, then update Social Security, then the South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing for your driver's license or state ID.

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

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing page for the current answer.

Source: sd.gov

Do I need to update Social Security before going to the South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing?

Not confirmed yet. The South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing 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 South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing link in step 3.

What documents does the South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing need to change my name after marriage?

The South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing lists: a certified legal document proving the name change and if your name has changed more than once, a certified government document for each change. Certified documents.

Source: sd.gov

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

The South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing lists a fee of $20 for this license change. The Social Security fee is not confirmed yet. Passport fees are in the passport guide.

Source: sd.gov

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

The South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing page says to do it in person at a driver licensing location.

Source: sd.gov

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

Not confirmed yet on the South Dakota DPS Driver Licensing page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.

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