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Name or Address Change on a Delaware License

Updating your name or address on your Delaware driver’s license ensures your records remain accurate and helps you avoid penalties. Whether you’ve moved to a new residence or undergone a legal name change, Delaware’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides straightforward procedures to keep your license current.

When You Must Update

  • Address Change: You must notify the DMV within 30 days of changing your residence in Delaware.
  • Name Change: If you legally change your name (e.g., marriage, divorce, court order), update your license before your next renewal.

Required Documents

To process a name or address change, you’ll need to provide:

  • Proof of Identity: Valid Delaware license or another government-issued photo ID.
  • Proof of Name Change (for name updates): Certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
  • Proof of Delaware Residency (for address updates): Utility bill, lease agreement, or bank statement showing your new address.
  • Social Security Number: Social Security card or W-2 form.

For a complete list of accepted documents, see Required Documents for a Delaware License.

How to Submit Your Change

In Person

  1. Visit any Delaware DMV office.
  2. Present required documents and a completed DMV change form (available onsite).
  3. Pay applicable fees and have your photo taken if updating name.

Online

Delaware offers an online portal for address updates. Log in with your driver information and follow the prompts. For more details on online services, visit Online Services for Delaware Driver’s License.

Fees & Timeline

  • Address Change: No fee if done online; $10 fee for in-office transactions.
  • Name Change: $30 standard fee plus any renewal charges if your license is due.
  • Processing Time: You’ll receive a temporary printout immediately; your updated license arrives by mail within 7–10 business days.

Refer to the full fee schedule at Delaware Driver’s License Fees & Costs.

After Your Change

  • Verify your new information at least one week after submission by checking your license status: How to Check Your Delaware License Status.
  • Update your voter registration, vehicle registration, and insurance provider with your new name or address.

Tips & Common Issues

  • Ensure document names exactly match your requested update to avoid delays.
  • If your license is expiring soon, consider combining the change with a renewal: How to Renew Your Delaware Driver’s License.
  • Keep copies of all submitted documents until you receive your updated license.

For official guidance and downloadable forms, visit the Delaware DMV at deldmv.delaware.gov.

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