Change your name in Idaho
The exact steps, documents, and official Idaho links to change your name after marriage or divorce, in the correct order.
DMV / license agency
Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles (ITD DMV)License update fee
Duplicate License/Instruction Permit fee is $20 (per itd.idaho.gov/dmv/drivers-licenses-id-cards/ fee schedule); some county sheriff DMV offices cite similar duplicate/replacement fees around $20-$30 for a new card with the updated name.
Marriage certificate
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare)Voter deadline
Online voter registration updates (including name changes) must be submitted at least 11 days before an election. After that deadline, voters may still register or update their name in person during early voting or on Election Day.
Instructions verified July 2026 against official Idaho government sites. How we verify
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