Question

Can I change my name on my driver's license online in Texas?

No. You cannot change your name on the driver's license online.

You must apply for a replacement license in person at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office. While you visit, remember to provide documentation proving your name change, such as a marriage certificate or court order.   

You are required to update your information, such as a marriage or a change of residential address. Once the name change is approved, you should change the name within 30 days.

How much does it cost?   

As long as your license hasn’t expired, changing your name on the driver’s license in Texas can cost around $11. If there is a court filing involved, it can cost anywhere between $150 and $300.  

What are the acceptable documents that are proof of a name change for a driver’s license in Texas?

In Texas, acceptable proof of name for a driver’s license includes documents like a birth certificate, marriage license, divorce decree, court-ordered name change, or a Department of State Health Services marriage verification letter. 

How to change your name if you are out of Texas?

The process to change your name in Texas, though a bit different when out of state, is comparatively easy.

First, contact the DPS and ask them for the details you’ll need to share. Then, keep the proof of your name change ready, like your marriage or divorce certificate. Also, have your residential proof with you, like the mortgage license, vehicle registration license, tax renewal license, and so on. It is also ideal to have any other emails you’ve received from the Government for the last 3 months. Finally, submit the SSN too, along with the application. You may also have to pay a processing fee of $10.