To change your name on a Utah driver’s license, you have to visit a Driver License Division (DLD) office in person, bring documents proving your legal name change along with proof of identity, your Social Security number, and Utah residency, and pay a $23 replacement fee.1Utah Driver License Division. Name Change Regular License2Utah Driver License Division. Fees There is no online or mail option. If you show up without the right paperwork, you will be turned away.
Update Social Security First
Change your name with the Social Security Administration before you go to the DLD. The DLD verifies your Social Security number during the visit, and a mismatch between SSA records and your new name can hold up or derail the application. A replacement card is free.3Social Security Administration. What Does It Cost to Get a Social Security Card
To update the SSA, bring a document proving the legal name change (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order) and a proof of identity such as a current driver’s license or U.S. passport. Everything must be originals or certified copies from the issuing agency. Photocopies and notarized copies are not accepted.4Social Security Administration. Learn What Documents You Will Need to Get a Social Security Card
What to Bring to the DLD
You need a document from each of four categories. Treat this as a checklist before leaving the house.
Proof of the Legal Name Change
A document that connects the name on your current license to your new legal name. The DLD accepts:1Utah Driver License Division. Name Change Regular License
- Certified marriage certificate issued by the state
- Divorce decree
- Court order showing the name change, sealed by the court
- Adoption papers
- Updated passport or new birth certificate
- Citizenship or naturalization certificate
Originals or certified copies only. A keepsake certificate from the wedding venue will not work; you need the certified version from the state or county vital records office.
Proof of Identity and Date of Birth
A separate document confirming who you are and when you were born. Accepted options include a valid unexpired U.S. passport or passport card, a certified birth certificate filed with a state vital statistics office, a valid unexpired permanent resident card, or a certificate of citizenship.5Utah Driver License Division. Required Documents for US Citizens
Social Security Number Verification
Bring your signed Social Security card. If you cannot find it, a W-2, SSA-1099, non-SSA-1099, or a pay stub that shows your full name and full Social Security number will substitute.6Utah Department of Public Safety. Required Documents for Utah License or Identification Card
Two Proofs of Utah Residency
Two documents showing your name and current Utah address, each dated within the last 90 days. Bank statements, court documents, mortgage or rental contracts, major credit card bills, property tax notices, school transcripts, utility bills, and vehicle titles all qualify.5Utah Driver License Division. Required Documents for US Citizens If your address on file is current, these may not be requested, but bring them anyway.
At the DLD Office
You must appear in person.1Utah Driver License Division. Name Change Regular License A representative reviews your documents, a new photograph is taken, and you pay the $23 replacement license fee.2Utah Driver License Division. Fees
If your license is close to expiring, renew at the same visit for $52 rather than paying for the name change now and a renewal later.2Utah Driver License Division. Fees It saves a second trip.
After Your Visit
You leave with a temporary paper license that is valid for driving. The permanent card with your new name arrives by mail, usually within six to eight weeks.7Utah Driver License Division. Where’s My License / ID Card The DLD website has a status lookup if it is taking longer than that.
Other Records to Update
Once the license and Social Security card match your new name, work through the other records that depend on them.
U.S. Passport
If your name changed within the past year and your passport was issued within the past year, you can update it by mail using Form DS-5504 at no charge, with an optional $60 fee for expedited processing. You send in your current passport, a certified name change document, and a new passport photo.8U.S. Department of State. Name Change for US Passport or Correct a Printing or Data Error Outside that window, you apply as a standard renewal using Form DS-82 and pay the full renewal fee.
Employment Records
Tell your employer so payroll, tax withholding, and your Form I-9 can be updated. USCIS recommends that employers record the change in Supplement B of the I-9 as soon as they learn of it, and they may ask for a copy of your marriage certificate or court order.9U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Recording Changes of Name and Other Identity Information for Current Employees If your employer uses E-Verify, updating Social Security first helps prevent mismatches.
Banks, Insurance, Vehicle, and Voter Records
Each bank and insurer has its own process, but most want a copy of your marriage certificate or court order along with your updated license. Vehicle registration and title go through the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles. Voter registration can be updated through the Utah elections office or at the time you renew your license. Handle these within a few weeks so the next check, claim, or ballot does not run into trouble.