Changing Your Name

Driver License, Commercial Driver License, Permit or ID Card

1. Make an appointment or visit a DMV office for standby service.
   
2. Present proof of your legal name change.
3. Present proof of identity and address.
4. Pay the applicable fee.

Vehicle Title & Registration

By mail:

1. Complete the application (note that your name has changed).
   
2. Attach the title.
3. Pay the title fee.
   
4. Mail your request to:

Oregon DMV
1905 Lana Avenue NE
Salem OR 97314-2250

Pro tip! Start your application on DMV2U then print, sign and mail it to DMV with the title and fees or bring the title and fees to a DMV office to finish your application.

Note: Changing the name on your driver license will not automatically change existing vehicle documents (such as title). 

1. Complete the application.
   
   

Information you will need on the application:


• The correct spelling of your name.
  
• Your license, permit or ID card number.
• Your date of birth.
  
  
2. Mail your request to:

Oregon DMV
1905 Lana Avenue NE
Salem OR 97314-2250