Changing Name at DMV (can't find answer through search) UPDATE

Julybaby Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:21 PM

Changing Name at DMV (can't find answer through search) UPDATE

I went to change my name officially at Social Security this afternoon. I read here that people were able to go to DMV soon after and change their name there (assuming without their new Social Security card). I asked for documentation to bring to DMV so I can take care of it tomorrow and I was told that I need my new Social Security card to bring to DMV because they are very strict. Did anyone hear of this? Is this new?

Update on 3/9: I went to DMV and was successful. I didn't need to show my social security card or the receipt from that office. Now I'm well on my way of officially becoming a Mrs!

HeatherandNick Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:24 PM

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I haven't heard of it. I actually changed my name at DMV first and then Soc Sec - both in the same day though

Julybaby Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:29 PM

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I was going to go tomorrow then I'm told I need to wait a couple of weeks. Maybe I will just call and ask. I would like to get this over with soon!

Lunatrek Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:43 PM

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I was able to change my name with a receipt from Social Security that my name change was being processed, as well as the original marriage license...

2003fallwedding Posted: Mar 08, 2004 04:58 PM

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I didn't need my social security card at all to change my license. Actually, I haven't changed my SS# yet

sp04 Posted: Mar 08, 2004 05:07 PM

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i was told by the DMV that all you need is your marriage license.

nycchic_24 Posted: Mar 08, 2004 05:37 PM

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Who the heck knows is my answer!

I had a nightmare experience with this! I called my local dmv office (college point) like 5 different time, talked to SS about it and went on the dmv website and all times, they all told me that I did not need to change my name at SS first. So I went with what they told me and since I had to renew my license anyway, I went to DMV...what a nightmare!

They made me go through all the steps and approx. 3 hours later there I was fighting with what seemed like the entire office and they wouldnt let me change my name with just my marriage license. It was total and complete HELL!

So I dont know what to tell you, just wanted to make you aware of my situation!

What-Now Posted: Mar 08, 2004 05:54 PM

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now this is something Jennbaby would know! But, no wait, oh yes.. she was banned...

Sunny Posted: Mar 08, 2004 05:56 PM

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I changed ny name at dmv first, right when I got back from my honeymoon (about 2 weeks after the wedding)

I changed my ss a couple of months later.

gertyrae Posted: Mar 08, 2004 05:58 PM

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I changed my name at DMV first, you have to bring your marriage license and old Social Security Card. I changed it at Social Security the following week.