Top When and Where to Make the Change

When your name changes, you must notify the state of New Jersey within two weeks of the change. You'll need to visit your local Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Agency with the appropriate documents showing the name change.

Top What to Bring

Appropriate documents could include a marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption or naturalization papers, or other court order, along with your current, valid driver's license.

New Jersey promotes a 6-Point ID system; visit its Web site for full details.

If you plan to use your Social Security card as proof of identity, you'll need to effect that name change as well. Visit Social Security Online for more information.

Top Changing Your Title and Registration

To change the title and registration, you'll also need to bring along your current title and registration certificate.

When you arrive at the MVC Agency, examiners will give you the appropriate forms to complete; the change forms are not available online. Changes to all documents can made at one time.

New Jersey promotes a 6-Point ID system; visit its Web site for full details.

Top Replacement Document Costs

The cost for a replacement driver's license is $11 and the cost for duplicate registration papers is $5. The cost of a duplicate title―a hard copy―is $25.

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