Arizona DMV Name Change (Driver's License)

Most states need 24–48 hours for the Social Security sync, but Arizona's own guidance asks for at least 2 business days after your SSA update before you visit the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD). Go earlier and the records won't match yet, and you'll be sent home. Start with the free Arizona SS-5 step.

Bring the following to the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD):

• Certified Arizona marriage certificate/license (or other legal name-change document)
• Current Arizona driver license or ID card
• Proof name was already updated with the Social Security Administration
• Identity/proof-of-residency documents if replacing a REAL ID-compliant license
• Payment for the $12 replacement license/ID fee

REAL ID note: Update your name with the Social Security Administration first and wait at least 2 business days before visiting MVD; name change must be reported to MVD within 10 days of the legal change. Bring ID showing both old and new names.

The Arizona fee to update your license is typically about $12 (confirm with the agency). This change generally must be done in person. You can confirm the current requirements on the official Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) page. To see how Arizona compares with every other state, use our name change fee table.

Mind the clock: Arizona asks you to update your license within 10 days of your legal name change, so don't park this step for later. The law: A.R.S. § 28-448(A).

Booking ahead can save you a wait at many Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) locations: Arizona appointment options.