Mississippi Driver's License Name Change After Marriage
A Mississippi DMV name change is simple once the timing is right. Here's what to bring, plus the 24–48 hour Social Security sync that's the #1 reason people get sent home.
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. Mississippi verifies your new name against SSA data in real time, so if you go too soon you'll 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 a standard replacement-license fee (not published; confirm 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.
Many Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau locations let you skip the line by booking ahead: book a Mississippi appointment.
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