West Virginia · WV

Change your name in West Virginia

The exact steps, documents, and official West Virginia links to change your name after marriage or divorce, in the correct order.

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DMV / license agency

West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV)

License update fee

No online fee schedule confirmed; standard WV license fee is roughly $5/year of validity plus a $0.50 surcharge (e.g., ~$23.50 for a 5-year credential). Call 1-800-642-9066 to confirm current fee for your renewal cycle.

Marriage certificate

West Virginia Vital Registration Office (WV Department of Health), 350 Capitol Street, Room 165, Charleston, WV 25301; certified copies also available from the County Clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued

Voter deadline

West Virginia requires voter registration (including updates such as a legal name change) to be submitted at least 21 days before an election.

Instructions verified July 2026 against official West Virginia government sites. How we verify

West Virginia step-by-step guides

Name change after marriage Social Security card Driver's license / DMV Voter registration Name change checklist

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