I need to make a legal name change on my drivers license due to divorce. Could you assist me in what the next steps are?

A) I can guide you through the process of changing your name on your driver’s license in Georgia due to a divorce. Here are the steps you’ll need to follow:

1. Collect Necessary Documents:
   • Gather the required documents to support your name change. These may include:
     • Divorce Decree: You’ll need a certified copy of your divorce decree as evidence of the name change.
     • Marriage Certificate: If your name changed during marriage, have a certified copy of your marriage certificate.
     • Legal Name Change Order: If you legally changed your name through a court order, bring the relevant documents.
     • Other Supporting Documents: Adoption papers or any other legal documents related to your name change.
2. Visit a DDS Customer Service Center:
   • Head to a Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Customer Service Center in person.
   • Bring the necessary documents mentioned above.
   • Be prepared to take a photo.
3. Update Your Name:
   • Inform the DDS staff that you need to update your name due to divorce.
   • Present the required documents for verification.
   • They will process the name change on your driver’s license.
4. Real ID Requirement:
   • Ensure that your current driver’s license is a Real ID (indicated by a gold or black star in the upper right-hand corner).
   • If it is not a Real ID, you’ll need to provide additional proof of residency documents.
5. Timeframe:
   • Existing Georgia license holders have 60 days to change their address.
   • Allow up to 30 days for the updated license to be delivered.

Remember, all name change documents must be in English. If your name has changed from the original birth record or passport, you’ll need to present certified legal documents supporting each name change. This process ensures that your driver’s license reflects your current legal name after divorce.