How to Update Your State ID Or Driver's License

First, you need to update your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA). You cannot update your Louisiana driver's license without first doing this. To learn more, see How to Update Your Social Security Information. 

You will need several documents to update your name. These include: 

• Proof of Identity: Current driver's license or state ID
• Proof of Legal Name Change: Certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order
• Proof of Social Security Number: Social Security card or a W-2 form
• Proof of insurance for any vehicle you own
• Proof of residency that includes your name and current Louisiana address, such as utility bills, lease or rental agreements, mortgage documents, or bank statements

You must visit a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) location in person. The location must be full-service. You can find your nearest location here. 

• At the OMV, fill out the required application form for the name change. 
• You will be required to pass a vision test with your application.  
• Submit your current driver's license or state ID along with the documents proving your legal name change, Social Security Number, and residency. 
• There is a fee for updating your driver's license or state ID. 

After processing your application, the OMV will issue you an updated driver's license or state ID with your new name. 

First, you need to update your gender marker with the Social Security Administration (SSA). You cannot update your Louisiana driver's license without first doing this. 

To learn more, see How to Update Your Social Security Information. 

You will need several documents to update your name. These include: 

• Proof of Identity: Current driver's license or state ID
• Proof of Medical Certification: To change the gender, a statement signed by a physician stating that the applicant has undergone successful gender change/reassignment. For more information, see Physician's Certification Letter. 
• Proof of Social Security Number: Social Security card or a W-2 form
• Proof of insurance for any vehicle you own
• Proof of residency that includes your name and current Louisiana address, such as utility bills, lease or rental agreements, mortgage documents, or bank statements

You must visit a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) location in person. The location must be full-service. You can find your nearest location here. 

• At the OMV, fill out the required application form for the gender marker change. 
• You will be required to pass a vision test with your application.  
• Submit your current driver's license or state ID along with the documents proving your gender marker change, Social Security Number, and residency. 
• There is a fee for updating your driver's license or state ID. 

After processing your application, the OMV will issue you an updated driver's license or state ID with your new gender marker. 

The process of reinstating a suspended driver's license in Louisiana can affect your ability to update personal information on the license in the following ways:

1. Completion of Reinstatement First:

   • Generally, you must first complete the reinstatement process and have your license status returned to valid before you can update any personal information. This ensures that all legal and administrative issues related to the suspension are resolved. For more information, see Reinstating A Driver's License. 

2. Consolidated Fees and Documentation:

   • If you need to update personal information (e.g., address or name) at the same time as reinstating your license, you may be able to handle both processes together at the OMV. This might involve consolidated fees and submitting all required documentation at once.

3. Eligibility to Apply for Updates:

   • Once your license is reinstated, you should be able to apply for updates to your personal information as you normally would. However, during the period when your license is suspended, you might not be able to make these changes.

4. Temporary Limitations:

   • During the suspension period, you might face limitations in accessing online services for updating information. Once reinstated, full access to these services is typically restored.

5. Proof of Reinstatement:

   • When you go to update your information after reinstatement, you may need to provide proof that your license has been reinstated. This could include a receipt or notice from the OMV confirming the reinstatement. For more information, see Reinstating A Driver's License. 

6. Timeliness of Updates:

   • It is advisable to update any personal information as soon as possible after reinstatement to ensure that your records are current and accurate. Delays in updating information can lead to complications in the future.

A hardship driver's license in Louisiana allows individuals with a suspended license to drive under specific conditions, such as for work, school, or medical purposes. For more information, see Hardship Driver's Licenses. 

Here's how it relates to updating your driver's license: 

• Address Changes:

  • You can update your address on a hardship license just like a regular driver's license. This can typically be done by mail, or in person at an OMV office.

• Name Changes:

  • Name changes must be done in person at an OMV office. You will need to provide legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate or court order.

• Documentation:

  • Ensure you have all required documentation, including proof of your new address or name, and your hardship license when making any updates. For more information, see Hardship Driver's Licenses. 

• Restrictions Remain:

  • Updating your personal information will not change the restrictions imposed by your hardship license. You must continue to adhere to the conditions of your hardship license until the suspension period is over and your regular license is reinstated.  For more information, see Hardship Driver's Licenses. 

An Ex-Offender Provisional Driver's License is a temporary driving permit given to eligible ex-offenders.  For more information, see Ex-Offender Provisional Driver's Licenses. 

Here's how it relates to updating your driver's license: 

• Address Changes:

  • You can update your address on an ex-offender provisional driver's license just like a regular driver's license. This can typically be done by mail, or in person at an OMV office.

• Name Changes:

  • Name changes must be done in person at an OMV office. You will need to provide legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate or court order.

• Documentation:

  • Ensure you have all required documentation, including proof of your new address or name, and your hardship license when making any updates. For more information, see Ex-Offender Provisional Driver's Licenses. 

• Restrictions Remain:

  • Updating your personal information will not change the restrictions imposed by your ex-offender provisional driver's license. You must continue to adhere to the conditions of your license until the temporary period is over. For more information, see Ex-Offender Provisional Driver's Licenses.