If I took my husband’s last name and now I want to sell my car but lost the title which was in my maiden name so now my ID doesn’t match the name on the title, what can I do?
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If I took my husband’s last name and now I want to sell my car but lost the title which was in my maiden name so now my ID doesn’t match the name on the title, what can I do?
I lost my car title, which was in my maiden name. I changed my name when I got
married so I no longer have an ID matching the name on the title. The form to
request a new title would require me to send in a copy of my license. I have
copies of my name change court order would it be sufficient to send one with my
request?
Asked on September 14, 2016 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Your ID with the order demonstrating the name change will be sufficient to process your request. Take any marriage applications with you as well so that you can demonstrate the whole tracing of your name. You may, however, want to go to the DMV in person and explain the situation. Usually a face to face conversation is less stressful than blindly sending in paperwork and crossing your fingers.
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