It's the Law

Illinois law requires you to notify the Secretary of State within 10 days if you change your name, and you must get new driver's license (or ID card) and vehicle title and registration documents that reflect the change.

Driver's License and ID

To apply for a corrected Illinois driver's license or ID with your new name, visit your local Secretary of State office.

You'll need to provide your current driver's license or ID and certified documents showing your name change. These documents could include a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or other court order that shows your old name and your new name.

The fee for a corrected license or permit is $5.

Vehicle Registrations and Title

You may change your name on your Illinois title and registration at the same time as you update your driver's license or ID, but not before. Visit your local Secretary of State office to make these changes.

Bring along your current title and registration papers, your current driver's license or ID, and the certified documents proving your name change. Depending on the circumstances, this could be your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or other court document showing the change.

You will be asked to complete the Application for Vehicle Transaction (Form VSD 190), which is available at the Secretary of State office but not online. The fee for corrected registration papers is $3; for a corrected title, you'll pay $65.

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