State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

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Facial coverings must be worn during all road skills tests and are highly recommended to be worn when entering a DMV office.

Change of Name

 

To change your name on your Photo License or Non-Driver Identification (ID) Card, please visit the Social Security Administration (SSA) before coming to a DMV office or DMV Express Office.


Change of Name on Photo License or Non-Driver ID Card:

  • File name change with SSA.  Allow at least 48 hours for SSA update.
  • Come into any DMV office or DMV Express Office.
  • Complete a Change of Name Request (form E-78).
  • Current Photo License or Non-Driver ID Card.
  • Certified documentation that shows the change of name.

Photocopies and religious marriage certificates will not be accepted

  • A new Photo License or Non-Driver ID Card will be issued indicating the new name.  There is a $30 fee for making this change.
Change of Name on a Registration can only be done at a DMV office.

  • Must show certified documentation that shows the change of name (i.e. marriage license, civil union certificate, divorce decree, probate court documents, etc.).

Note: If you do not turn in your current registration a $20 duplicate registration fee will be charged.

For additional information, please see Change of Name.