Florida DMV Name Change (Driver's License)

Before you visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), you must update Social Security and then wait 24–48 hours for their systems to sync. Most DMVs check your new name against SSA data electronically, so if you go too soon you can be rejected. Start with the free Florida SS-5 step.

Bring the following to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV):

• Original or certified copy of marriage certificate (photocopies not accepted; must be recognized by the State of Florida, not a church-issued certificate)
• Current Florida driver license or ID card
• Proof of Social Security number
• Proof of Florida residency (two documents, e.g. utility bill, bank statement)
• Proof of citizenship or lawful presence (e.g. birth certificate or U.S. passport)

REAL ID note: All name changes must be completed in person at a local FLHSMV or tax collector office (unlike address changes, which can be done online via the MyDMV Portal). Wait 24-48 hours after updating your name with the Social Security Administration before applying.

Florida fee: $25.00 replacement license/ID fee (additional $6.25 service fee if processed at a county tax collector office instead of an FLHSMV office); free for veterans adding the "Veteran" designation only. This change generally must be done in person. You can confirm the current requirements on the official Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) page. To see how Florida compares with every other state, use our name change fee table.

Booking ahead can save you a wait at many Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) locations: Florida appointment options.