Changing Your Name

Notify the DOL

If your last name has changed due to marriage, divorce, adoption, or artistic impulse, you must alert the Division of Licensing (DOL).

ID Cards, Regular and Enhanced Driver Licenses (EDL)

To amend your name on your ID card or license you will need to visit a drivers licensing office or EDL/ID office location with:

• Either an amended Social Security card reflecting your name change, or a verification letter from the Social Security Administration.

• Your current EDL (if you're updating an EDL).

• One primary form of identification bearing your new name. Or, if unavailable, provide one of the following: a court order, a marriage certificate or license, or your original birth certificate.

• Cash or check to pay a $10 fee.

Title and Registration

In a time saving gesture, the DOL will automatically change your name on your registration when you update your name on your title. Visit a vehicle licensing office and bring:

• Your current Washington title.

• A completed Vehicle of Certificate of Ownership Application.

• A completed Name Change Affidavit.

• A certified copy of any existing court orders related to your name change.

• Cash or check to pay a $9 title fee.

If you're feeling coy, you can instead mail the above requirements to:

• Department of Licensing

• P.O. Box 9909

• Olympia, Washington 98507-8500

If You Have a Lien on Your Vehicle

Keep in mind you do not go through the DOL if there's a lienholder involved. Contact your lienholder to update your name change.