How to Change the Name on Driver's License and Vehicle Registration After a Name Change?
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When you have changed your name, you need to go to the vehicle management office to update the name on your driver's license. The place to handle this is the local vehicle management office where the vehicle owner is registered, to complete the license replacement procedure. In some areas, the vehicle management office requires an online appointment in advance, so you should manage your time well.
I encountered this issue last year and specifically researched the processing procedures. You need to handle two documents separately at the vehicle management office: first, the driver's license. Remember to bring the original household registration booklet and ID card, which must include records of your previous name, along with your original driver's license and a one-inch white background photo. Fill out the form to reissue the license, and the fee is about 20 yuan. For the vehicle license, bring the vehicle registration certificate and your ID card. The staff on-site will verify the chassis number. A key reminder is to make an appointment in advance on the Traffic Management 12123 app to avoid waiting in line for two hours. After completing the process, remember to check the information on the new documents—I once experienced a situation where the staff entered the wrong ID number. Also, after the name change, remember to update your vehicle insurance policy to avoid discrepancies in claims due to name mismatches.
I just went through this last month, so let me tell you the easiest way. For driver's license changes, you need five things: the original new ID card, household register showing previous name, old driver's license, three photos, plus a photocopy of your ID. The DMV will take new photos on-site for their system - don't wear white clothes for the photo. Changing the vehicle license is simpler, just bring the green vehicle registration book - no need to drive there for inspection. The whole process took me 40 minutes with a 16 yuan fee. Avoid Mondays and month-ends when it's crowded. Don't forget to update your ETC device information within three months after the change, or you might get stopped on highways.
Changing the two certificates after a name change is actually not difficult. For the driver's license, go to the local vehicle management office to get a form and apply for a replacement. You need to submit the original ID card, original household registration booklet, and photos, with a fee of 10 yuan. For the vehicle license change, you need to bring the vehicle registration certificate. Both require a name change proof from the public security authority. Be sure to check the local vehicle management office's service hours, as some places also operate on Saturday mornings. It's recommended to call and confirm the list of required materials in advance. I once encountered an additional requirement to bring the vehicle purchase tax certificate. After completion, the old certificates will be taken back.
