How to change your name after marriage in Louisiana
Change your name after marriage in Louisiana: the $17 license fee, the documents, certified copies and whether Social Security comes first. A free checklist, checked against the official pages.
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Name change facts for Louisiana
Everything here comes from official pages, the state's own or Social Security's, and each answer links to the page it came from.
- Who changes your license
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). You can change it in person.
Official page · Checked October 16, 2026
- License fee
Fee: $17 (Name change).
Official page · Checked October 16, 2026
- Deadline
The official page we read doesn't give a deadline for Louisiana. Check it for the current rule.
Official page · Checked October 16, 2026
- What to take
Take these to the license office.
- Original documents that prove your name change, such as a state-certified marriage license
- Your current license
- Proof of residency
- Proof of insurance for any vehicle you own
Official page · Checked October 16, 2026
- Social Security first?
Yes. The OMV checks your new name with Social Security. Update Social Security first.
Official page · Checked October 16, 2026
- Social Security online with a Louisiana certificate?
No. Louisiana isn't one of the 21 states whose marriage certificates work with Social Security's online route, so book an appointment at a Social Security office.
Official page · Checked October 16, 2026
- Certified copies of your marriage certificate
Order certified copies from the county clerk, or Louisiana Department of Health, Center for Vital Records and Statistics. First copy: $5.
The state office only keeps marriages licensed in Orleans Parish. For any other parish, get the certified copy from that parish's Clerk of Court. A $0.50 state charge is added to mail and VitalChek orders.
Official page · Checked October 16, 2026
- Your married name on the marriage license
We don't have a confirmed answer. Ask the county clerk when you apply for your license, before the wedding.
- Good to know
From the same official page.
- A local fee of up to $8 may apply.
Official page · Checked October 16, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Rules change, and the official page has the final word. Checked October 16, 2026.
Your steps in Louisiana, in order
Order certified copies of your marriage certificate. Order them from the county clerk, or Louisiana Department of Health, Center for Vital Records and Statistics. First copy: $5. Every office on the list wants a certified copy, not a photocopy.
Update Social Security. Use form SS-5. It's free and your number stays the same. Louisiana isn't one of the 21 states whose marriage certificates work with Social Security's online route, so book an appointment at a Social Security office.
Change your driver's license. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). In person. Fee: $17 (Name change). Update Social Security first: the OMV checks your new name with it.
Update your passport after your honeymoon. Once you apply, your current passport goes in with the form, so you can't travel on it until the new one arrives. Book your flights in the name on the passport you'll carry.
Questions about changing your name in Louisiana
- How long do I have to change my name on my Louisiana driver's license?
- The official page we read doesn't give a deadline for Louisiana. Check it for the current rule.
- How much does it cost to change my name on my Louisiana driver's license?
- It costs $17 (Name change). That's the fee on the official page.
- What documents do I need at the OMV?
- Original documents that prove your name change, such as a state-certified marriage license. Your current license. Proof of residency. Proof of insurance for any vehicle you own. Order your certified copies first, as every office wants one.
- Do I change my name with Social Security before the OMV in Louisiana?
- Yes. The OMV checks your new name with Social Security. Update Social Security first.
- Can I use Social Security's online route with a Louisiana marriage certificate?
- No. Louisiana isn't one of the 21 states whose marriage certificates work with Social Security's online route, so book an appointment at a Social Security office.
- Where do I get certified copies of my marriage certificate in Louisiana?
- Order certified copies from the county clerk, or Louisiana Department of Health, Center for Vital Records and Statistics. First copy: $5. The state office only keeps marriages licensed in Orleans Parish. For any other parish, get the certified copy from that parish's Clerk of Court. A $0.50 state charge is added to mail and VitalChek orders.
- Can I choose my new name on my Louisiana marriage license?
- We don't have a confirmed answer. Ask the county clerk when you apply for your license, before the wedding.
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