New York · NY
Change your name in New York
The exact steps, documents, and official New York links to change your name after marriage or divorce, in the correct order.
DMV / license agency
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV)License update fee
$12.50 for an amended driver license/learner permit; $5.00 for a non-driver ID card
Marriage certificate
New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Certification Unit (Albany), for marriages outside NYC; NYC marriages are handled separately by the NYC Office of the City ClerkVoter deadline
Register or update your registration (including a name change) at least 10 days before an election. Online updates go through the state Board of Elections portal and are processed by your county Board of Elections.
Instructions verified July 2026 against official New York government sites. How we verify
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