It is permissible to leave the amended name/address unchanged on the printed title because the department vehicle ownership record will be updated when you update your driver information. Once a name/address has been changed, a new registration must be issued reflecting the new name/address by submitting a completed Application For Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for a Motor Vehicle. Get, renew, replace, or update a WA state driver license or ID card, purchase your driving record, and learn about license suspensions and driving safety. Skip to main content For full functionality of our online services (like tab renewal, address change, renew your professional license, etc.), site search, and Google Translate it's necessary.

Name and address changes must be updated on BOTH your driver license/ID Card and title/registration within 30 days after changing your name or address. Please read the following to find out how to complete name/address changes as easily and quickly as possible:

• First, update your Florida Driver’s License/ID Card (Please note: Name changes must first be made with the Federal Social Security Administration in order to have your name changed on a driver’s license or ID card.) Please allow 24 to 48 hours after completing the name change with the Social Security Administration.
• Second, update your Florida title(s) and registration(s)

Driver’s License/ID Cards Name and Address Change

Name changes must first be made with the Federal Social Security Administration in order to have your name updated on a Florida driver’s license or ID card. All name changes must be completed in person at a local office; however address changes can be completed online via GoRenew.com or also in person at a local office.

Name and Address ChangeRequired Documentation

For a list of the required documentation you will need to complete a name or address change, please click on your applicable residency status below:

Name and Address Changes on a Title/Registration

By updating a new name/address on your driver’s license, the new name/address will automatically update on your electronic title, however, a printed title will still reflect your previous name/address until a new title is applied for using an Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV form 82040). If there is a lien on a paper title, the lienholder may not allow a new title to be printed. It is permissible to leave the amended name/address unchanged on the printed title because the department vehicle ownership record will be updated when you update your driver information.

Once a name/address has been changed, a new registration must be issued reflecting the new name/address by submitting a completed Application For Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel Title Certificate (HSMV form 82101).

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