Name Change During Covid in ca

I would just wait for things to open back up, to me it’s frankly not worth the risk (idk about your local dmvs, but mine is a big open room full of people and every time I’m there seems to take an hour! No thank you).


Hold off changing your name on anything else until you have photo ID with your new name. Not only will most places not let you make the change until you have a corresponding photo ID, you could run into a pickle somewhere along the line if you did this (example going into a bank to withdraw something and they ask for an ID — if you had changed the name with the bank but not on your ID, they wouldn’t be able to verify the document and give you the money)

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That was my thought also.

Your driver's license is the next step, so definitely hold off on changing your name anywhere else!! People have run into the same issue with plane tickets booked under their maiden or married name - it needs to match your photo ID. (Although I assume most of us are grounded right now! )

I'd wait until you feel more comfortable with the local DMVs - and see if any of them start offering new services like scheduled appointments that would help you minimize contact!