Name change after marriage in Utah
To change your name after marriage in Utah, update Social Security first, then your Utah 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 Utah'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.
Utah Driver License Division (DLD)
Utah DMV name-change steps
Update your name with the Social Security Administration first
Change your name with the SSA before your DLD visit so your records match. SSA name change is free; wait at least 30 days after the marriage date and bring your certified marriage certificate.
SourceAppear in person at a Utah Driver License Division office to change your name
You must appear in person at the DLD. Present a certified state marriage certificate as legal documentation of the name change, plus a valid identification document. Foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified translator.
SourceConfirm REAL ID compliance
By law you may not possess more than one REAL ID-compliant credential at a time (e.g., a Utah license and an out-of-state ID).
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What you need to bring
- Certified state marriage certificate (or, if the discrepancy is from a prior change, a divorce decree, updated passport, amended birth certificate, adoption papers, naturalization certificate, or court papers sealed by the court)
- Valid identification document
- Certified English translation for any foreign-language document
Utah fees
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Driver license replacement (Class D) for name change | $23.00 | dld.utah.gov |
| ID card replacement for name change | $23.00 | dld.utah.gov |
Watch out for these in Utah
Must appear in person at the Driver License Division; name change cannot be done online.
A certified state marriage certificate is required, not a marriage license.
Foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified translator.
You may not hold more than one REAL ID-compliant credential at a time.
The federal steps (every state)
Your Utah DMV step sits between Social Security and your passport. The three steps below are the same wherever you live.
Official Utah & federal sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I change my license name online in Utah, or must it be in person?
- Must appear in person at the Driver License Division; name change cannot be done online.
- Do I change my name at the Utah DMV or Social Security first?
- Social Security first. Utah'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 Utah need to change my license name after marriage?
- Certified state marriage certificate (or, if the discrepancy is from a prior change, a divorce decree, updated passport, amended birth certificate, adoption papers, naturalization certificate, or court papers sealed by the court) See the full .gov-verified list below, each linked to its official Utah page.
- How much does a Utah name change cost?
- Driver license replacement (Class D) for name change: $23.00; ID card replacement for name change: $23.00. The federal Social Security update is always free.
- When was this Utah guidance last checked?
- 2026-06-15. We checked every step against Utah'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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