Marriage Name Change in Idaho

Agency: Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Division of Motor Vehicles. Deadline: Update as soon as practical; confirm any specific timeframe with your county DMV or Sheriff's licensing office.

Idaho driver's licenses and ID cards are issued at DMV offices, many of which are operated by county Sheriff's offices under ITD rules. To update your name, present an original or certified name-change document in person; Idaho's administrative rules on driver's license names specifically list a certified marriage certificate as acceptable proof.

Bring these documents:

• Updated Social Security card or verification (reflecting your new name)
• Certified marriage certificate (original)
• Current Idaho driver's license or ID card
• Proof of Idaho residency (as required by your local licensing office)

Open the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Division of Motor Vehicles →

Idaho driver's license and ID offices are frequently run by county Sheriff's departments rather than a single state-run counter, so hours, appointment requirements, and exact intake steps can vary by county.

Update Social Security first, then your Idaho driver license — Idaho 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.