Michigan · MI
Change your name in Michigan
The exact steps, documents, and official Michigan links to change your name after marriage or divorce, in the correct order.
DMV / license agency
Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)License update fee
$9 (operator license; $18 chauffeur)
Marriage certificate
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS), Vital RecordsVoter deadline
Register or update online or by mail up to 15 days before an election; in person through Election Day with proof of residency.
Instructions verified July 2026 against official Michigan government sites. How we verify
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