How soon can I change the name on my driver's license after a name change?
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The time frame for changing the name on your driver's license after a name change is within 30 days. Application process: Visit the vehicle management office of the traffic management department under the public security authority where the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License" was issued to apply. However, individuals who have been legally deprived of political rights, are serving criminal sentences, or are in re-education through labor cannot change their names. Required documents: These include the applicant's identity proof, the applicant's "Motor Vehicle Driver's License," and the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form." The driver should bring these materials to the vehicle management office to complete the driver's information change and license replacement procedure. If all requirements are met and the documentation is complete, the process will be finalized on the spot.
Changing names is something I'm familiar with! As for updating your driver's license, you can go to the DMV to apply for an information update at any time from the moment you receive your new household registration or ID card. The procedure is actually quite simple. Just bring your newly issued ID card, household registration to prove the name change, along with your original driver's license and a small one-inch white-background ID photo, fill out an application form, and you're good to go. They can issue you a new license on the spot. However, if you're too busy to spare time, it's okay to go a few days later, as long as you do it before your driver's license expires. But there's one thing to note: if you're checked using your old driver's license name, there might be trouble. We're all practical people—the sooner you update your documents after a name change, the fewer worries you'll have.
