{
 "meta": {
  "name": "US Name Change Requirements by State",
  "publisher": "Name Change Plan",
  "url": "https://namechangeplan.com/name-change-requirements-by-state",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 — free to reuse with attribution and a link back",
  "last_updated": "August 30, 2026",
  "method": "Federal steps verified against ssa.gov and travel.state.gov. State rows marked 'researched' are compiled from official sources with approximate fees pending quarterly verification; always confirm at the linked official page."
 },
 "federal_steps": [
  {
   "order": 1,
   "step": "Certified copies of marriage certificate or divorce decree (3+)",
   "agency": "County/state vital records",
   "fee": "typically $5–$30 per copy"
  },
  {
   "order": 2,
   "step": "Social Security name change, Form SS-5",
   "agency": "SSA",
   "fee": "free",
   "note": "Always first; wait 24–48h before the DMV",
   "source": "https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/change-name"
  },
  {
   "order": 3,
   "step": "State driver's license / ID",
   "agency": "State licensing agency (see states table)",
   "fee": "varies by state"
  },
  {
   "order": 4,
   "step": "Passport",
   "agency": "U.S. Department of State",
   "fee": "free within 1 year of issue (DS-5504); $130 renewal (DS-82)",
   "source": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/change-correct.html"
  },
  {
   "order": 5,
   "step": "Voter registration, employer, banks, insurance",
   "agency": "various",
   "note": "IRS syncs automatically from SSA"
  }
 ],
 "states": [
  {
   "state": "Alabama",
   "abbr": "AL",
   "license_agency": "ALEA Driver License Division",
   "official_url": "https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $36.25 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Alabama expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Probate Court where you recorded your marriage certificate, or the ADPH Center for Health Statistics",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Alaska",
   "abbr": "AK",
   "license_agency": "Alaska DMV",
   "official_url": "https://dmv.alaska.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $15 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Alaska expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics (statewide — there are no county offices)",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Arizona",
   "abbr": "AZ",
   "license_agency": "Arizona MVD",
   "official_url": "https://azdot.gov/mvd",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $12 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Arizona expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county that issued the license (Arizona marriage records are county court records)",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Arkansas",
   "abbr": "AR",
   "license_agency": "Arkansas DFA Revenue Office",
   "official_url": "https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/driver-services/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $10 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Arkansas expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk that issued the license, or ADH Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "California",
   "abbr": "CA",
   "license_agency": "California DMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/",
   "license_fee_note": "$37 for a driver's license change, $40 for an ID card",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. California expects the DMV to be notified within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the County Recorder of the county that issued the license, or CDPH Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Colorado",
   "abbr": "CO",
   "license_agency": "Colorado DMV",
   "official_url": "https://dmv.colorado.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $12–$13 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Colorado expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county Clerk and Recorder that issued the license, or CDPHE Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Connecticut",
   "abbr": "CT",
   "license_agency": "Connecticut DMV",
   "official_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Licenses/Licenses/Make-Changes-to-License/Change-of-Name",
   "license_fee_note": "$30 for the name change, plus up to $8 convenience fee at AAA or credit-union express locations",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. no fixed deadline is stated for names; Connecticut expects address changes within 48 hours and treats the name change as urgent",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the town clerk of the town where you married, or the CT Department of Public Health",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Delaware",
   "abbr": "DE",
   "license_agency": "Delaware DMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.dmv.de.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $20 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Delaware expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "District of Columbia",
   "abbr": "DC",
   "license_agency": "DC DMV",
   "official_url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $20 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. DC expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the DC Superior Court Marriage Bureau",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Florida",
   "abbr": "FL",
   "license_agency": "FLHSMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.flhsmv.gov/name-and-address-changes/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $25 for the replacement license, plus a service fee of about $6.25 at tax collector offices",
   "update_deadline_note": "Florida law requires the replacement license within 30 days of the name change",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Clerk of Court in the county that issued the license, or the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Georgia",
   "abbr": "GA",
   "license_agency": "Georgia DDS",
   "official_url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/existing-licenseid/how-do-i-update-license",
   "license_fee_note": "free for the first name or address change in the term of your license; $10 for any change after that",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Georgia expects license updates within 60 days of a change; if you're within 150 days of expiration, DDS makes you renew instead of updating",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Probate Court of the county that issued your marriage license (not the health department)",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Hawaii",
   "abbr": "HI",
   "license_agency": "your county DMV office",
   "official_url": "https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $6 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Hawaii expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Hawaii Department of Health Office of Health Status Monitoring (statewide)",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Idaho",
   "abbr": "ID",
   "license_agency": "Idaho DMV",
   "official_url": "https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/drivers-licenses-id-cards/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $15 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Idaho expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county recorder that issued the license, or the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Illinois",
   "abbr": "IL",
   "license_agency": "Illinois Secretary of State",
   "official_url": "https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/drivers-license/accept-id-checklist/checklist-cor-dlid.html",
   "license_fee_note": "$5 for a corrected license or ID",
   "update_deadline_note": "Illinois requires you to notify the Secretary of State within 10 days of a name change",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk of the county that issued your license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Indiana",
   "abbr": "IN",
   "license_agency": "Indiana BMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.in.gov/bmv/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. around $9–$15 for an amended credential",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Indiana expects you to update your credential within 30 days of a legal name change",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county that issued your marriage license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Iowa",
   "abbr": "IA",
   "license_agency": "Iowa DOT",
   "official_url": "https://iowadot.gov/drivers-licenses-ids/other-services/change-information",
   "license_fee_note": "$10 for the name change",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Iowa expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county recorder of the county that issued the license, or Iowa HHS Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Kansas",
   "abbr": "KS",
   "license_agency": "Kansas Division of Vehicles",
   "official_url": "https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovindex.html",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. about $16 ($8 duplicate fee plus $8 photo fee)",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Kansas expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the KDHE Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka — the district court issues the license, but the state holds the certified record",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Kentucky",
   "abbr": "KY",
   "license_agency": "Kentucky Transportation Cabinet",
   "official_url": "https://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/Update-Replace.aspx",
   "license_fee_note": "$15 for the name change",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Kentucky expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk that issued the license, or the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Louisiana",
   "abbr": "LA",
   "license_agency": "Louisiana OMV",
   "official_url": "https://expresslane.la.gov/OMV",
   "license_fee_note": "$13 (4-year) or $17 (6-year) for the duplicate license, plus a local fee of up to $4–$8",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Louisiana expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Clerk of Court of the parish that issued the license — except Orleans Parish, whose records are held by Louisiana Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Maine",
   "abbr": "ME",
   "license_agency": "Maine BMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $5 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Maine expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the clerk of the town where the marriage license was filed, or Maine Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Maryland",
   "abbr": "MD",
   "license_agency": "Maryland MVA",
   "official_url": "https://mva.maryland.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $20 for a corrected license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Maryland expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county that issued the license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Massachusetts",
   "abbr": "MA",
   "license_agency": "Massachusetts RMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.mass.gov/how-to/change-information-on-your-drivers-license-or-id-card",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $25 for an amended license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Massachusetts requires the RMV to be notified within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the clerk of the city or town where the marriage intention was filed, or the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Michigan",
   "abbr": "MI",
   "license_agency": "Michigan Secretary of State",
   "official_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/license-or-id-name-correction",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $9 for a corrected license or state ID",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Michigan expects you to report a name change within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk of the county that issued your license, or MDHHS Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Minnesota",
   "abbr": "MN",
   "license_agency": "Minnesota DVS",
   "official_url": "https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $15–$21 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Minnesota law requires the DVS to be notified within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county vital records office of the county that issued the license (any Minnesota county can issue through the statewide MOMS system for marriages since 2010)",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Mississippi",
   "abbr": "MS",
   "license_agency": "Mississippi DPS",
   "official_url": "https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/node/223",
   "license_fee_note": "$11 for a duplicate license or ID",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. no fixed statutory deadline is commonly enforced; update before renewal or any REAL ID upgrade",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Circuit Clerk of the county that issued the license, or Mississippi Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Missouri",
   "abbr": "MO",
   "license_agency": "Missouri DOR license office",
   "official_url": "https://dor.mo.gov/driver-license/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $10–$20 depending on license type",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. no fixed statutory deadline is commonly enforced, but your license name must match SSA records before renewal or a REAL ID upgrade",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Recorder of Deeds in the county that issued your license, or the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Montana",
   "abbr": "MT",
   "license_agency": "Montana MVD",
   "official_url": "https://dojmt.gov/driving/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $10 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Montana expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Clerk of District Court of the county that issued the license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Nebraska",
   "abbr": "NE",
   "license_agency": "Nebraska DMV",
   "official_url": "https://dmv.nebraska.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. roughly $15–$20 for a replacement license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Nebraska expects updates within 60 days of the change",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from Nebraska DHHS Vital Records, or the county clerk that issued the license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Nevada",
   "abbr": "NV",
   "license_agency": "Nevada DMV",
   "official_url": "https://dmv.nv.gov/namechange.htm",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $9.25 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Nevada expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the County Recorder of the county that issued the license (Clark County Recorder for Las Vegas weddings)",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "New Hampshire",
   "abbr": "NH",
   "license_agency": "New Hampshire DMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.dmv.nh.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $3 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. New Hampshire expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from any New Hampshire city or town clerk (statewide system), or the Division of Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "New Jersey",
   "abbr": "NJ",
   "license_agency": "New Jersey MVC",
   "official_url": "https://www.nj.gov/mvc/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $11 for a duplicate license with the corrected name",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. New Jersey requires you to notify the MVC within 2 weeks of a legal name change",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where you married, or the NJ Department of Health",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "New Mexico",
   "abbr": "NM",
   "license_agency": "New Mexico MVD",
   "official_url": "https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $18 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. New Mexico expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk of the county that issued the license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "New York",
   "abbr": "NY",
   "license_agency": "New York DMV",
   "official_url": "https://dmv.ny.gov/address-change/how-change-name-your-dmv-documents",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $12.50 for an amended license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. New York law requires the DMV to be notified within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the NYC Office of the City Clerk for marriages in the five boroughs, or the town or city clerk that issued the license elsewhere in the state (or NYS DOH Vital Records)",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "North Carolina",
   "abbr": "NC",
   "license_agency": "NCDMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/Pages/name-address-change.aspx",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $14 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. North Carolina law requires the change within 60 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Register of Deeds of the county that issued the license, or NC Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "North Dakota",
   "abbr": "ND",
   "license_agency": "North Dakota DOT",
   "official_url": "https://www.dot.nd.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $8 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. North Dakota expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county recorder of the county that issued the license, or North Dakota Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Ohio",
   "abbr": "OH",
   "license_agency": "Ohio BMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-name-change.aspx",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $25.75 for a replacement license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Ohio expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Probate Court of the county that issued the license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Oklahoma",
   "abbr": "OK",
   "license_agency": "Service Oklahoma",
   "official_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/service.html",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. around $25 for a replacement license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Oklahoma expects license updates within 10 days of the change",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Court Clerk in the county where your marriage license was filed",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Oregon",
   "abbr": "OR",
   "license_agency": "Oregon DMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $30 for a replacement license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Oregon expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk of the county that issued the license, or Oregon Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Pennsylvania",
   "abbr": "PA",
   "license_agency": "PennDOT Driver Services",
   "official_url": "https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/Change-of-Address-Name.aspx",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. no fee to record the name change by mail on form DL-80; a new photo card, if you want one, is the regular duplicate fee",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Pennsylvania law requires the change within 15 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Register of Wills / Orphans' Court Clerk (marriage license bureau) of the county that issued the license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Rhode Island",
   "abbr": "RI",
   "license_agency": "Rhode Island DMV",
   "official_url": "https://dmv.ri.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $27.50 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Rhode Island expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the city or town clerk where the license was filed, or the RI Department of Health Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "South Carolina",
   "abbr": "SC",
   "license_agency": "SCDMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.scdmv.net/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $10 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. South Carolina law requires the change within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Probate Court of the county that issued the license, or SC DHEC Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "South Dakota",
   "abbr": "SD",
   "license_agency": "South Dakota DPS",
   "official_url": "https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $15 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. South Dakota expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Register of Deeds of the county that issued the license, or South Dakota Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Tennessee",
   "abbr": "TN",
   "license_agency": "TN Dept. of Safety",
   "official_url": "https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/helpful-information/dlnamechange.html",
   "license_fee_note": "$8–$16 duplicate fee, depending on your license type and how many duplicates you've had",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. no fixed statutory deadline is commonly enforced; update before renewal or a REAL ID upgrade",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk that issued the license, or the Tennessee Office of Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Texas",
   "abbr": "TX",
   "license_agency": "Texas DPS",
   "official_url": "https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license",
   "license_fee_note": "$11 for the replacement license or ID",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Texas requires the change within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk of the county that issued the license",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Utah",
   "abbr": "UT",
   "license_agency": "Utah DLD",
   "official_url": "https://dld.utah.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $23 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Utah expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk of the county that issued the license, or the Utah Office of Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Vermont",
   "abbr": "VT",
   "license_agency": "Vermont DMV",
   "official_url": "https://dmv.vermont.gov/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $20 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Vermont expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from any Vermont town clerk (statewide system) or the Vermont Office of Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Virginia",
   "abbr": "VA",
   "license_agency": "Virginia DMV",
   "official_url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/license/change-info",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $20 for a replacement license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Virginia expects updates within 30 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the city or county that issued the license, or the Virginia Office of Vital Records",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Washington",
   "abbr": "WA",
   "license_agency": "Washington DOL",
   "official_url": "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/update-your-license",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $20 for a replacement license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Washington expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county auditor of the county that issued the license, or the Washington DOH Center for Health Statistics",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "West Virginia",
   "abbr": "WV",
   "license_agency": "West Virginia DMV",
   "official_url": "https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $12.50 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. West Virginia law requires the change within 20 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk of the county that issued the license, or the WV Vital Registration Office",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Wisconsin",
   "abbr": "WI",
   "license_agency": "Wisconsin DMV",
   "official_url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/dmv.aspx",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. around $14 for a duplicate license with the new name",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Wisconsin requires address changes within 10 days; update the name at the same visit or promptly after your SSA record changes",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the Register of Deeds in the county where you were married, or Wisconsin Vital Records in Madison",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  },
  {
   "state": "Wyoming",
   "abbr": "WY",
   "license_agency": "WYDOT Driver Services",
   "official_url": "https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records.html",
   "license_fee_note": "approx. $10 for a duplicate license",
   "update_deadline_note": "approx. Wyoming expects updates within 10 days",
   "marriage_certificate_source": "certified marriage certificate copies come from the county clerk of the county that issued the license, or Wyoming Vital Statistics Services",
   "research_status": "researched — fees/deadlines approximate, confirm at official_url"
  }
 ]
}