Oregon DMV Name Change (Driver's License)

Before you visit the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), 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 Oregon SS-5 step.

Bring the following to the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV):

• Certified Oregon marriage certificate (proof of legal name change)
• Updated Social Security card / confirmation of name change with SSA (must be done before DMV visit, since DMV verifies name against SSA records)
• Proof of identity (current driver license/ID or other acceptable ID document)
• Proof of Oregon residency/address (e.g., utility bill or bank statement) if required
• Current driver license or state ID card to surrender/replace

REAL ID note: Oregon DMV verifies your SSN with the Social Security Administration, so you must update your name with SSA first before DMV will accept the change. No online option exists for a name change on a license/ID - you must make an appointment or visit a DMV office for standby service.

The Oregon fee to update your license is typically $30 for a driver's license (confirm with the agency). This change generally must be done in person. You can confirm the current requirements on the official Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) page. To see how Oregon compares with every other state, use our name change fee table.

Booking ahead can save you a wait at many Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) locations: Oregon appointment options.