Name and Address Changes

Update your legal name or address quickly and easily with Nevada DMV services

Update Your Name with the Social Security Office First. We cannot process your name change until the SSA has updated your information.

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Update Your Name with the Social Security Office First

If you're legally changing your name, you must first update your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) before making any changes to your driver license or ID card.

  • Visit a Social Security office in person to update your name.
  • The DMV verifies your name, birth date, and Social Security number electronically with the SSA.
  • Please allow at least 2 business days for SSA records to update before visiting the DMV.
Use Your Legal Name
  • You must list your full legal name on all DMV documents. The DMV will use the name as listed on the document which authorizes the change.
  • You may list separate mailing and residence addresses.

Driver License/ID Card Name Changes

Visit the DMV with Required Documents

Be sure to bring your current license or ID and the original legal documents which authorize the change. An updated Social Security card is not sufficient.

  • Your current driver license or ID (from any U.S. state)
  • Legal document authorizing the name change (e.g., marriage certificate, court order, divorce decree)
  • Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002)
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Fee

$8.50

Non-commercial License

$7.50

ID card

$12.50

Commercial License

Types of Name Changes

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Marriage Name Change Requirements

Revocation based on DUI or failure to submit to testing.
Requirements Checklist:

  • You must provide a certified Marriage Certificate from the county where the marriage occurred.
    • Marriage Licenses issued before the ceremony are not accepted.
    • Certificates are filed with the County Clerk in Clark County and with the County Recorder in all other Nevada counties.
  • The DMV will use the exact married name shown on the certified Marriage Certificate.
  • No name variations or alternate spellings are permitted.
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If the Marriage Certificate Does Not List a New Name

You may choose one of the following name-change options:

  • Take your spouse’s last name.
  • Hyphenate your last name with your spouse’s last name.
  • Use your current last name as your middle name and take your spouse’s last name as your new last name.
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An original or certified Decree of Divorce. The DMV uses the full legal name as listed in decree.

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The DMV will use the full legal name listed in the court.

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Name Change Options for the Surviving Spouse
  • You must provide original or certified copies of both the Death Certificate and the Marriage Certificate.

Name Change Options for the Surviving Spouse

The surviving spouse may keep their current name, or choose one of the following:

  • Return to a previous last name used before the marriage; or
  • If they changed their middle name at the time of marriage (replacing it with their former last name), they may restore both their previous middle name and previous last name.
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An original or certified copy of a Decree of Adoption. The DMV Uses the full legal name listed on the decree.

Vehicle Registration and Title Name Changes

Legal Document Required:

  • You must have the legal document authorizing the name change (Marriage Certificate, divorce decree, etc.)
  • Divorce decrees should include the Vehicle Identification Number
  • Changing the title is optional for name changes only, but recommended

What You Need To Do

Step 1: Update Insurance

Get a new Nevada Evidence of Insurance with the name(s) exactly as they will be listed on the license and registration.

Step 2: Visit DMV

Bring the name change document, Evidence of Insurance, and current registration slip to a DMV office.

Emissions & Renewal Information

You can renew your vehicle registration for a full year at the same time.

  • Emission inspection needed if last test was over 90 days ago
  • Expiration date changes if current date is more than 35 days away
  • You’ll get credit for unused portion of your current registration
Changing Vehicle Owners

If you are adding or dropping vehicle owners, you must change the vehicle title as well as the registration.

Who Needs to Sign the Title?

AND

If title says “person 1 AND person 2” – Both parties must sign

OR

If title says “person 1 OR person 2” – Either party can sign

We suggest changing the title even if the owner(s) remain the same. Bring the title with you if you have it.

What the Lienholder May Do:
  1. Ask you to sign the title or a power of attorney
  2. Refinance the loan (if adding or dropping owners)
  3. Apply for the new title and issue you a letter with the VIN

Alternative Option:

Pay off the lien completely and bring the signed-off title to the DMV.

For Lienholders

Lienholders unfamiliar with Nevada procedures should contact DMV Title Research for guidance.

For more info see Vehicle Title and Ownership PDF Registration and Title Guide.

DMV Title Research
Location
555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711
Hours
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phone
(775) 684-4810 in Reno/CC
(702) 486-4368 ext. 3 in LV

How to Change Address

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Change Address Online
24/7 Access No Appointment Needed

Some restrictions apply:

  • Change your address through your MyDMV account.
  • A new license or ID will be mailed to you after the update.
  • You may also order duplicate registration certificates if needed.
  • Have your license plate number(s) ready when making the change.
Change Address with MyDMV
Preferred by over 75% of Nevada residents
Change Address In Person
  • You may complete a change of address at any DMV office.
  • Your new license or ID will be mailed to you.
  • Registration Certificates are issued at the office.
  • Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002)
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Make an Appointment

Fees

$3.50

Address Change Only

$8.50

Upgrading to Real ID - Driver's License

$7.50

Upgrading to Real ID - ID Card

$12.50

Upgrading to Real ID - Commercial License

$5.00

Duplicate / Replacement certificate/decal per vehicle
OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) Address Changes

Address changes for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) are handled separately from standard DMV services.

  • Do not visit a DMV office — OHV address changes are not processed in person.
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For more info, visit: Off-Highway Vehicle

Registration Certificates
  • Updated Registration Certificates are optional; you may write your new address on the existing certificate.
  • If you want a new certificate and/or license plate decal, the cost is $5 per vehicle.

Registration Renewal

Renew Online with MyDMV

If your registration is due and you need to change your address

  1. Create a MyDMV account
  2. Update your address
  3. Renew online in a few easy steps
Registration Certificates and Decals Mailing Information:
  • Registration Certificates and decals are mailed to the address on file.
  • The U.S. Postal Service will not forward these items. A forwarding order does not update your DMV address.
Options If Your Registration is Due or Expired:
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    If your registration is due or expired, you may renew at a DMV Kiosk and complete the address change afterward. You do not need a renewal notice to get an emission inspection or renew your registration.

  • 2

    If you have already completed the renewal, you will have to apply for a substitute decal. You may change your address and order a duplicate through MyDMV.

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    You may also renew or obtain a substitute decal in person at any DMV Office. See Renewal Options.