How to Change the Name on the Driver's License After a Name Change?
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After obtaining the updated household registration booklet with your new name, request a name change certificate from the local police station. Then, bring the updated ID card, the certificate, and your driver's license to the vehicle management office at the issuing location to proceed with the name change. Below is some relevant information about driver's licenses: 1. Driving Requirements: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," a C1 driver's license permits driving small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, as well as light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles. Small passenger vehicles must have a seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. Based on these standards, a C1 license does not permit driving vehicles with more than 9 seats. 2. Requirements for Examination Vehicles: The vehicle must be a light general cargo vehicle with a length of no less than 5 meters, or a small general passenger vehicle with a length of no less than 4 meters, or a car with a length of no less than 4 meters.
I recently went through the process of changing my driver's license after a name change. Remember to bring your ID card, original and photocopy of household register, name change certificate, and the old driver's license. First, go to the local vehicle management office to get an application form and fill it out, then queue to pay a 10-yuan processing fee. After the staff reviews your documents, they will take the old license, and you can get a new license with your updated name on the same day. A reminder: the 'previous name' field on your household register and ID card must have a record of the name change; otherwise, you'll need to get a certificate from the local police station first. The whole process took me half a day, so I recommend avoiding the busy periods at the beginning or end of the month. It's best to arrive right at opening time, around 8:30 AM, to get it done quickly.
