Update Name, Address or Other Info on your Maryland Driver's License

You must notify the Maryland MVA if your name, address, or other personal information on your driver's license or ID card changes. Keeping your records up to date ensures the MVA can reach you about important notices.

Name changes

Step 1: Update your name with the Social Security Administration

Update your name with the Social Security Administration at least 72 hours before your MVA appointment.

Visit the SSA's website​ - PDF (SSA website en Españ​ol - PDF) for more information.

Step 2: Gather your documents

You'll need:

• Current Maryland driver’s license.
• Original or certified document of your legal name change (Photocopies are not accepted), such as:
  • Marriage certificate, or
  • Divorce decree, or
  • Court order, or
  • Passport with your new name
• Proof of your SSA name change, if possible

Step 3: Make an appointment 

You must update your name in person. Make an appointment online, and visit an MVA branch office to complete your name change.

Step 4: Your appointment & next steps

Your documents will be reviewed and new photograph taken, if needed.

There is a fee for a corrected license or ID that shows your new name. Bring appropriate payment. See MVA fees and payment options.

Your new license will be mailed to you.

Address changes

You can change your address:

• Online with your myMVA account
• In-person at an MVA self-service kiosk

What you'll need

To change your address online or at a self-service kiosk, you'll need:

• Your driver’s license or ID card number
  • If you have lost your license or ID, find your details online through your myMVA account or contact us.
• Your date of birth
• Your MVA PIN or other login info

What to expect

• The MVA will send a Change of Address card to your new address. Carry this card with your license or ID.
• If you'd like a new Driver's License or ID card, you can order one. Your new license will be mailed to you within 7 to 10 business days.

Fees

• There is no fee for just updating your address
• If you'd like a new driver’s license or ID card with your updated address you'll need to pay a replacement fee. See MVA fees and payment options.

Gender designation changes

You may update the gender marker on your Maryland driver’s license or identification card.

• No required documentation to change your gender
• You need an appointment to make a gender change.
• Gender selection options:
  • M (male)
  • F (female)
  • X (unspecified or other)

What to expect

• You'll need to take a new photograph and pay the card replacement fee. (See MVA fees and payment options.)
• If you'd like to change your name or other details, please follow the directions for those on this page.
• Once approved, your new license will be mailed to you within 7 to 10 business days.

Height, weight & other designation changes

• Height and weight updates: This requires an appointment at an MVA office.
• Veteran status changes: This requires an appointment at an MVA office. Visit the Military Service Members section for information on adding a veteran designation.
• Organ donor status: You can update your organ donor status online with your myMVA account.

Frequently asked questions