---
license: cc-by-4.0
language:
- en
pretty_name: U.S. Name Change Requirements by State (Driver's License, After Marriage)
tags:
- legal
- government
- united-states
- reference
- civic
size_categories:
- n<1K
configs:
- config_name: default
  data_files: name-change-requirements-by-state.csv
---

# U.S. Name Change Requirements by State (Driver's License, After Marriage)

A verified, state-by-state reference for changing the name on a U.S. driver's license or state ID after marriage. Each row is checked against the official state DMV or licensing-agency source, with the source URL and the date it was last verified.

## What's in it

46 U.S. jurisdictions, one row each, with these fields:

| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| `state` | State or jurisdiction |
| `dmv_agency` | The agency that issues the license |
| `fee` | Cost to update the license, in USD |
| `in_person_required` | Whether an in-person office visit is required |
| `deadline_days_or_note` | The legal deadline to update, or a note if none is published |
| `official_source_url` | The official government page the row was verified against |
| `last_verified_date` | When the row was last checked |

## What the data shows

- Of the 46 jurisdictions checked, 40 require an in-person office visit to change a name after marriage.
- Only 18 publish a deadline.
- Fees range from $3 to $42.50.

## Sourcing and license

Every row links to its official state source. The data is published under CC BY 4.0, so you are free to use, cite, or redistribute it with attribution.

Maintained by NameChangePacket (namechangepacket.com). To verify any row, follow its `official_source_url`.