Nebraska Name Change Checklist After Marriage
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The correct order in Nebraska
Follow this sequence in Nebraska:
- 1. Certified marriage certificate: order copies from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health - Vital Records.
- 2. Social Security (SS-5): free, and always first.
- 3. Wait 24–48 hours for the SSA record to sync.
- 4. Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): update your license (a standard replacement-license fee (not published; confirm with the agency)).
- 5. Passport: DS-82, DS-11, or DS-5504.
- 6. Voter registration & everyone else: bank, employer, insurers.
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Nebraska documents to gather
- Certified copy of marriage certificate showing both prior and married legal names
- Current/previous Nebraska driver's license or state ID
- Completed DMV data form
- Two proofs of Nebraska residency/address (if not previously verified or if moved)
Good to know for Nebraska: $16.00 per certified copy; order online or download/mail the application form; allow 3-4 weeks for delivery, no expedited shipping, no refunds.
What a name change costs in Nebraska
- Certified marriage certificate (3 copies): $30–$90
- Social Security card (Form SS-5): Free
- Driver's license update (Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)): a standard replacement-license fee (not published; confirm with the agency)
- Passport (only if you update it): Free–$165
- Voter registration: Free
Your total in Nebraska depends mostly on the DMV fee and whether you update a passport. Skipping the passport keeps it under about $100 for most people; a paid passport renewal adds $130–$165.
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