new jersey drivers license name change - NJ

Do you need to change the name on your license? Process your New Jersey Drivers license name change now and avoid navigating through the MVC website. In order to alert the MVC of a new name, you must show them the required documents, which are part of NJ's 6 Point Identification process. Once you've gathered these documents, your next step is to show up in person at any motor vehicle agency and pay the fee for a new license. Follow our guide below to find out the exact steps and rules. Or you may sign up and we'll give you your drivers license name change checklist. Additionally, we’ll give you all of the necessary forms, rules, and steps.

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New Jersey Drivers License Name Change Information

If your current name is not the same as the one on your birth certificate, New Jersey law requires that you visit the MVC and provide them with the documents which show proof of your new name. To process your name change, please follow these instructions:

In Person

Steps

1. Look for your identification documents which will prove your new name. (read below for details on the list of documents).
2. Prepare to documents to pass the state of NJ's 6 Point Identification process (read below).  
3. Visit a motor vehicle agency in New Jersey.
4. Be prepared to make the $11.00 payment for a new license.

Cost for New Jersey Drivers License Name Change

The following page has the latest fees for making a correction on your license. Look at the row that says "Correction/Downgrade".

When showing up to the MVC office, please have the following:

Marriages, Divorces, or Court Orders

• If you've recently changed your name due to a marriage, you must show a marriage certificate. 
• If you've changed your name due to a same sex marriage, you must show a Civil Union certificate.
• If you've been recently divorced, you'll be required to show your divorce decree.
• For all other name changes, please show a court order document that shows your new and old name.

6 Point Identification

• Bring one (1) document from the list of Primary ID documents.
• Bring one (1) document from the list of Secondary ID documents.
• Your Social Security Number is required and it will be cross referenced with that of the SSA.gov database. 
• You must show one (1) document which shows proof that you live in the state of New Jersey.  
• To see and download a list of all documents, open the following PDF file. Or you may use this web page to guide you in choosing your documents.