Changing Your Address

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

• Proof of your new address

If you'd like the DMV to issue you a new license showing your updated address, you'll also pay a $7 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 $7 and the DMV will send it only to the address on record.