Mississippi DMV Name Change (Driver's License)
A Mississippi DMV name change is simple once the timing is right. Here's what to bring, plus the Social Security sync wait (24–48 hours in Mississippi), a common reason people get sent home.
Checked against official Mississippi and federal sources in August 2026. Sources are listed at the bottom of this page.
The 24–48 hour rule (do this first)
Before you visit the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau, 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 Mississippi SS-5 step.
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What to bring to the Mississippi DMV
Bring the following to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau:
- Certified/original marriage license (only original or certified copies accepted, no photocopies)
- Current Mississippi driver's license or ID card
- Original or certified birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Two proofs of Mississippi residency
REAL ID note: Only original or certified legal documents are accepted for a name change (marriage license, divorce decree, adoption order, or court order); no photocopies. Applicants must also present proof of identity/citizenship, Social Security card, and two proofs of residency, consistent with REAL ID documentation requirements.
Fees, timing & how to file
The Mississippi fee to update your license is typically the standard license fee (confirm the amount with the agency). This change generally must be done in person. You can confirm the current requirements on the official Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau page. To see how Mississippi compares with every other state, use our name change fee table.
Booking ahead can save you a wait at many Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau locations: Mississippi appointment options.
Mississippi FAQs
Sources
We checked the details on this page against the official sources below in August 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm anything you are about to act on at the agency's own page. How we verify.
- State agencyMississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau: name change on a license or ID
- State agencyMississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau: appointments
- FederalSocial Security Administration: change your name
NameWright is not a government agency and this is not legal advice. We prepare your paperwork; you file it.
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