Florida Driver's License Name Change After Marriage

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. Florida verifies your new name against SSA data in real time, so if you go too soon you'll 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.

The Florida fee to update your license is typically $6.25–$25 (varies; confirm with the agency). 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.

Many Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) locations let you skip the line by booking ahead: book a Florida appointment.