Do I change my name at the Mississippi DMV or Social Security first?

Social Security first. Mississippi's DMV verifies your name and SSN against SSA's records, so updating SSA before the DMV prevents your license or REAL ID from being rejected on a mismatch.

What documents does Mississippi need to change my license name after marriage?

Original marriage license (or divorce decree, adoption order, or court order) — only originals are accepted for name changes See the full .gov-verified list below, each linked to its official Mississippi page.

How much does a Mississippi name change cost?

Duplicate driver license (used to apply a name change): $11.00; Identification card (4-year): $17.00. The federal Social Security update is always free.

When was this Mississippi guidance last checked?

2026-06-15. We checked every step against Mississippi's official pages and show you the date so you know it's current — and we link every step to the real .gov page it came from.

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Name change after marriage in Mississippi

To change your name after marriage in Mississippi, update Social Security first, then your Mississippi driver's license / REAL ID, then your passport. Do it in that order and you won't get turned away at the counter on a name mismatch. Below are Mississippi's exact DMV steps and fees, each linked to the real .gov page it came from, then the federal steps that apply in every state.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), Driver Service Bureau

Mississippi DMV name-change steps

Update your name with the Social Security Administration first
Update your Social Security card to your married name before visiting the Driver Service Bureau so your records match. SSA name change is free; wait at least 30 days after the marriage date and bring your certified marriage certificate.
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Visit a Mississippi Driver Service Bureau station in person to change your name
You must go to the Department of Public Safety to make any change to the information on your license and provide original documentation. The Driver Service Bureau accepts only the following legal documents to change a name: marriage license, divorce decree, adoption order, or court order. Only originals are accepted for name changes.
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Confirm REAL ID status for air travel
All Mississippi driver licenses and IDs are REAL ID-compliant and carry a gold star in the upper-right corner. REAL ID is required for domestic flights and entering federal buildings.
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What you need to bring

Original marriage license (or divorce decree, adoption order, or court order) — only originals are accepted for name changes
Current Mississippi driver license or ID

Mississippi fees

Item	Cost	Source
Duplicate driver license (used to apply a name change)	$11.00	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Identification card (4-year)	$17.00	driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

Watch out for these in Mississippi

Must be done in person at the Department of Public Safety; you must provide original documentation to support the change.

Only originals are accepted for name changes; the only accepted legal documents are a marriage license, divorce decree, adoption order, or court order.

All Mississippi credentials are already REAL ID-compliant (gold star).

The federal steps (every state)

Your Mississippi DMV step sits between Social Security and your passport. The three steps below are the same wherever you live.

1. Social Security (free)Do this first.2. REAL ID rulesName traceability + travel.3. PassportDS-5504 within 1 year.

Official Mississippi & federal sources

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Frequently asked questions

Can I change my license name online in Mississippi, or must it be in person?: Must be done in person at the Department of Public Safety; you must provide original documentation to support the change.
Do I change my name at the Mississippi DMV or Social Security first?: Social Security first. Mississippi's DMV verifies your name and SSN against SSA's records, so updating SSA before the DMV prevents your license or REAL ID from being rejected on a mismatch.
What documents does Mississippi need to change my license name after marriage?: Original marriage license (or divorce decree, adoption order, or court order) — only originals are accepted for name changes See the full .gov-verified list below, each linked to its official Mississippi page.
How much does a Mississippi name change cost?: Duplicate driver license (used to apply a name change): $11.00; Identification card (4-year): $17.00. The federal Social Security update is always free.
When was this Mississippi guidance last checked?: 2026-06-15. We checked every step against Mississippi's official pages and show you the date so you know it's current — and we link every step to the real .gov page it came from.

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