Marriage Name Change in New Hampshire

Agency: New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Deadline: Within 30 days of your name change, per RSA 263:9.

New Hampshire requires drivers to notify the DMV of a legal name change within 30 days under RSA 263:9. You'll need to submit a completed Record Change Request form along with certified proof of the name change, either by mail or in person at a DMV office.

Bring these documents:

• Updated Social Security card (reflecting your new name)
• Certified marriage certificate (original)
• Completed Record Change Request form (DSMV 30)
• Current New Hampshire driver license or current driver’s license if not in New Hampshire

Open the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) →

New Hampshire allows some name-change transactions, like the Record Change Request form, to be submitted by mail rather than requiring an in-person DMV visit — useful if you don't need a new photo license immediately.

Update Social Security first, then your New Hampshire driver license — New Hampshire agencies verify your new name against Social Security records, so going the other way causes rejections and wasted trips. Your U.S. passport is a separate, independent update: you do not need a new passport to get your license, and you can renew it whenever it suits your travel plans. Banks, employer, insurance, and the rest come after your license.