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jennbaby Posted: May 01, 2003 10:34 PM+

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Posted: May 01, 2003 10:34 PM

DMV question

My license expires on my bday, June 30th...I am changing my name on 5/17 (getting married 5/17), what do I do. I can't renew by mail? I have to go there?

070502 Posted: May 01, 2003 10:35 PM+

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Posted: May 01, 2003 10:35 PM

Re: DMV question

Just renew it when you change your name!

WithThisRing Posted: May 01, 2003 11:20 PM+

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Posted: May 01, 2003 11:20 PM

Re: DMV question

I agree just renew it when you are there.

You can renew your license up to one month before your b-day. So if you go June 3 to DMV to change your name, just renew it while you are there.

No matter what you have to take a new picture

jennbaby Posted: May 02, 2003 12:47 AM+

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Posted: May 02, 2003 12:47 AM

Re: DMV question

so i have to go & have to take a new photo? no can do by mail huh?

ChristineC68 Posted: May 02, 2003 04:27 AM+

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Posted: May 02, 2003 04:27 AM

Re: DMV question

Sorry, but yeah, you have to go there. Here's a link to the DMV site with name change information.

DMV

chmlengr Posted: May 02, 2003 08:38 AM+

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Posted: May 02, 2003 08:38 AM

Re: DMV question

Yep, you have to go - can't do it through the mail for a name change. You can renew by mail if you aren't changing your name. I renewed mine last year a month before it expired. I went through an experience to say the least. Just make sure you have all your paperwork first. And DMV won't let you take your maiden name as your middle name. On my license I had to drop my middle initial and then all went smoothly.

HeatherandNick Posted: May 02, 2003 08:39 AM+

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Posted: May 02, 2003 08:39 AM

Re: DMV question

yeah you have t go there in person

You also will have to got o the Social Security Office in person too

Niecey Posted: May 02, 2003 09:43 AM+

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Posted: May 02, 2003 09:43 AM

Re: DMV question

yep - you have to do the name change in person - it stinks. They asked me if I wanted to renew (my permit - lol) at that time as well. Don't go in the city - I took me like 3 hours (although many of my friends said it went quick for them !!!!!!!!!!)

Scoop Posted: May 02, 2003 09:45 AM+

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Posted: May 02, 2003 09:45 AM

Re: DMV question

Yes, you have to go there. Make sure you have all your paper work...license, marriage certificate, registration and title of your car (if it's in your name).

yabbobay Posted: May 02, 2003 12:12 PM+

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Posted: May 02, 2003 12:12 PM

Re: DMV question

they let me renew my license 9 months before it expired!!! no problems...but you do have to go in for a new picture...(at least i did)

bearsbabe_113 Posted: May 02, 2003 03:56 PM+

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Posted: May 02, 2003 03:56 PM

Re: DMV question

Jen, no can do by mail because you have to show them proof that you got married -- bring them the original marriage license, they don't want a copy (I had to go back twice because I was given misinformation). I went to the one in College Point and my advice to you if you go there, is to get there early and make sure you have everything you need because I had a hard time! And if you're changing your registration as well, you need your to change your title too!