How to Change Your Driver's License in Kansas After Marriage
Just got married in Kansas and taking your spouse's last name? Updating your driver's license at the DOV is one of the first things to check off. In Kansas, your certified marriage certificate is the legal document that lets you change your name — no court order required. Here's exactly how to do it.
Before you go: update your Social Security card first
Wait until your new Social Security card arrives before you go — the DOV needs it and cross-checks your SSA record.
How to change your name at the Kansas DOV, step by step
- Find your nearest DOV & make an appointment at this link: bit.ly/kansasappt
- Gather the documents listed below.
- Visit your local DOV with your required documents & pay the license fee
What to bring
- Current driver's license
- U.S. passport or birth certificate
- Your new Social Security card
- Certified copy of your marriage certificate (or divorce decree)
- Proof of Kansas residency (two documents showing your name + address)
You will need to provide 1-2 printed documents proving you live in Kansas. The proof documents must include your name and address (PO Boxes don't count). Proof examples: utility bill, credit card statements, paycheck, apartment lease, etc. - a full list of acceptable proof documents is included in your name change kit
REAL ID
REAL IDs are required for air travel as of May 2025, the below instructions reflect the required steps to apply for a REAL ID
Good to know
- A license fee is collected at your appointment (verify the current amount on the official Kansas DOV site).
- You can update your vehicle registration during the same visit.
- Kansas also allows you to register to vote while at the DOV, so we recommend knocking that out while you're there too.
Skip the guesswork
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