Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 31 - Public Safety
Part 1 - DRIVER SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Chapter 4 - Social Security Inspection and Gun Permits
Rule 31-1-4.2 - Name Changes/Other Changes on DL or ID Cards

1. Females who want to use their first and middle name in lieu of their first and maiden name may do so.

2. Any applicant wanting their name changed from the way shown on their driver license or ID card must show a birth certificate or other legal document.

3. For females changing their married name, the examiner will accept the divorce decree even if it does not state the female is changing back to her maiden name. Then the examiner must see the certified birth certificate to add the maiden name. If the applicant wishes to add another name, such as a previous married name, the examiner must see that certified document.

4. ON ANY DATE OF BIRTH CHANGE, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DL NUMBER CHANGE, SEX CHANGE, FEMALE OR MALE NAME CHANGE, DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE NOTED ON FORM DL-14 AND MAILED TO DRIVER RECORDS. SCHOOL FORMS AND INSULIN DEPENDENT FORMS WILL ALSO BE MAILED TO DRIVER RECORDS.