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How to change your name after marriage in Utah

To change your name after marriage in Utah, update Social Security, then appear in person at a Utah Driver License Division office with a certified marriage certificate from the state. Utah Vital Records has marriage records from 1978 to 2010; for other years, contact the county clerk's office where it was filed.

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

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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

    Utah Vital Records has limited marriage records, from 1978 to 2010. For other years, contact the county clerk's office where the marriage was filed.

    vitalrecords.utah.govchecked Oct 15, 2026

  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 Utah license. We haven't confirmed whether the Utah Driver License Division 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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    How to change your name with Social Security after marriage

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    Update your driver's license or state ID

    Utah Driver License Division

    • 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:dld.utah.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    How

    In person at a Driver License Division office

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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.

    Where to check:dld.utah.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    What to bring
    • A certified marriage certificate from the state
    • Court papers showing the name change, sealed by the court

    dld.utah.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    Originals or copies

    A certified copy, such as a certified marriage certificate from the state

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    Where to check:dld.utah.govchecked Oct 14, 2026

    Official page

    Open the official page (dld.utah.gov)

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  5. Step 5 of 6

    Update your voter registration

    • To do
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    How to update
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    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 Utah?

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

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

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the Utah Driver License Division page for the current answer.

Source: dld.utah.gov

Do I need to update Social Security before going to the Utah Driver License Division?

Not confirmed yet. The Utah 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 Utah Driver License Division link in step 3.

What documents does the Utah Driver License Division need to change my name after marriage?

The Utah Driver License Division lists: a certified marriage certificate from the state and court papers showing the name change, sealed by the court. A certified copy, such as a certified marriage certificate from the state.

Source: dld.utah.gov

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

Not confirmed yet.

Please check the Utah Driver License Division fee page for the current answer.

Source: dld.utah.gov

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

The Utah Driver License Division page says to do it in person at a Driver License Division office.

Source: dld.utah.gov

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

Not confirmed yet on the Utah Driver License Division page we checked. See the official page linked in step 3.

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