• Changing Your Address in Washington DC

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    It's important to keep your address at the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles up to date whenever you relocate. To update your records at the DMV, you can visit a DMV service location.

    Gather up the following original documents to update your DMV records:

    • Your current driver's license, registration, or both

    If you'd like the DMV to issue you a new license showing your updated address, you'll also pay a $20 duplicate license fee.

    Changing Your Name

    Whenever you change your name, you'll first have to notify the Social Security Administration. The SSA will issue you a fresh Social Security card with your new name on it (but with the original number).

    Once you have done that, bring the following original documents to a DMV service location:

    • Your current driver's license or ID card
    • Updated Social Security card

    Also bring one of the following:

    • Divorce decree
    • Certified marriage certificate
    • Official U.S. court name change order
    • Green card
    • Birth certificate (for a name correction)
    • Passport (for a name correction)

    Be sure to update your records with the DMV within 30 days of the change. If you request a duplicate license, the fee will be $20 and the DMV will send it only to the address on record.

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