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Changing Your Name
Notify the DMV
If you change your name due to divorce, marriage, adoption, or even artistic caper, you must notify Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 30 days.
Changing Your Name on Your License
Visit any DMV customer service center. Bring along your driver's license and, depending on your situation, a divorce decree, a marriage certificate, or a court order validating your name change. If you can't produce your license, bring one form of primary identification. If you plan on using your Social Security card, be sure to bring in an updated card reflecting your new name. Cost: $10.
Changing Your Name on Registration
You must do this in person by visiting any DMV customer service center and inking your new information on an Application for Change of Record. Bring proof of your name change (divorce decree, marriage certificate, court order) and your existing registration certificate. If you plan on using your Social Security card as identification proof, be sure to bring in an updated card reflecting your new name. Cost: $2.
Changing Name on Title
Okay, here's the scoop. Grab a pen and complete an Application for Change of Record and an Application for Supplemental Lien, Replacement Title, Transfer of Lien and Substitute Title. Bring both applications to any customer service center along with your existing title and proof of name change (divorce decree, marriage certificate, court order). Cost: $10.
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