Name change after marriage in Wyoming
To change your name after marriage in Wyoming, update Social Security first, then your Wyoming 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 Wyoming'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.
In Wyoming, the name change runs through the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Driver Services: the Wyoming driver's-license update is listed at Varies — see source. The Wyoming Driver Services page refers only to the standard renewal fee and does not publish a dollar amount for a name change; we link the official source rather than assert a number., it must be done in person, not online, there's a deadline to update after your name change, and you'll bring 4 documents (full list below). Every step below is linked to the official Wyoming page it came from (last checked 2026-06-20).
Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Driver Services
What's specific to Wyoming
- Agency
- Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Driver Services
- Name change / Wyoming driver license
- Varies — see source. The Wyoming Driver Services page refers only to the standard renewal fee and does not publish a dollar amount for a name change; we link the official source rather than assert a number. dot.state.wy.us
- In person or by mail
- IN PERSON REQUIRED: You must appear in person at any Wyoming driver exam office and surrender your current license or ID card; a new photo is taken.
- Deadline
- 10-DAY DEADLINE: When a holder of a Wyoming driver's license or ID card changes their mailing address, residence, or their name, they must notify WYDOT Driver Services within 10 days.
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See what's includedWyoming DMV name-change steps
Change your name with the Social Security Administration first.
Wyoming Driver Services states: "If making a new name change, the name must be changed with the Social Security Administration first, and then the legal document showing the name change must be provided."
SourceAppear in person at any Wyoming driver exam office and surrender your current credential.
Wyoming Driver Services states: "You are required to appear in person at any Wyoming driver exam office, surrender your current Wyoming license or ID card." A new photo is taken.
SourceProvide the legal name-change document and your identity/residency documents.
Provide the legal document showing the name change, plus proof of legal presence, proof of identity, and two proofs of residency (each less than 45 days old, not from the same entity).
Source
What you need to bring
- The legal document showing the name change (a marriage certificate changes the LAST NAME only)
- Proof of legal presence and proof of identity
- Two proofs of residency, each less than 45 days old and not from the same entity
- Your current Wyoming license or ID card (to be surrendered)
Wyoming fees
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Name change / Wyoming driver license | Varies — see source. The Wyoming Driver Services page refers only to the standard renewal fee and does not publish a dollar amount for a name change; we link the official source rather than assert a number. | dot.state.wy.us |
Watch out for these in Wyoming
10-DAY DEADLINE: When a holder of a Wyoming driver's license or ID card changes their mailing address, residence, or their name, they must notify WYDOT Driver Services within 10 days.
IN PERSON REQUIRED: You must appear in person at any Wyoming driver exam office and surrender your current license or ID card; a new photo is taken.
SSA FIRST: For a new name change, the name must be changed with the Social Security Administration first.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE = LAST NAME ONLY: Using a marriage certificate, only the last name can be changed; any other name change requires a legal name change through the court.
The federal steps (every state)
Your Wyoming DMV step sits between Social Security and your passport. The three steps below are the same wherever you live.
Official Wyoming & federal sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a deadline to update my license name after marriage in Wyoming?
- 10-DAY DEADLINE: When a holder of a Wyoming driver's license or ID card changes their mailing address, residence, or their name, they must notify WYDOT Driver Services within 10 days.
- Do I change my name at the Wyoming DMV or Social Security first?
- Social Security first. Wyoming'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 Wyoming need to change my license name after marriage?
- The legal document showing the name change (a marriage certificate changes the LAST NAME only) See the full .gov-verified list below, each linked to its official Wyoming page.
- How much does a Wyoming name change cost?
- Name change / Wyoming driver license: Varies — see source. The Wyoming Driver Services page refers only to the standard renewal fee and does not publish a dollar amount for a name change; we link the official source rather than assert a number.. The federal Social Security update is always free.
- When was this Wyoming guidance last checked?
- 2026-06-20. We checked every step against Wyoming'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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