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Sorry, I thought you were referring to them changing the SSN card, which they managed to successfully. However usually the DMV in any state will let you apply with your new name if you have the document that proves your name change, such as a marriage cert or court order. Here in NY, they let you use 6 points of ID in your old name plus the document that changes your name and that's the NY dmv being one of the most difficult. Even birth certificates don't carry any value here for the dmv, only serve as proof of dob. Also the OP did confirm with the DMV.

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Thanks guys for the reply. We went to the SS Office and we were able to change my wife’s name to married but they said it might take 4-6 weeks to receive the card.

I called DMV and explain everything and the phone rep said my wife can get Driver’s License/Learner’s Permit with just EAD and SS card with maiden name as long as she brings the receipt from SS that she changed her name. (I'm thinking maybe they will check in the system)

We were hoping there will be no hassle when we go to DMV sometime next week. We really want to get her permit now so she can start studying. Will post an update for anyone in similar situation. :)

Hi Chok! Would you mind mentioning your state? So folks here with familiarity on your state's DMV can probably share you their experience or can direct you to their website.

As for the new SS card with the married name, mine did arrive after 4 weeks. It does happen to most K1s here post-EAD, being the application [even if it's just a name change it still] goes through DHS verification.

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We went to the DMV today, they let my wife to take the written test for learner's permit, she passed and the application is process is done but in the end, we were not able to get her learner's permit because her name in EAD doesn't match the name in SS yet even though we have everything including the receipt from SS Office that she changed her name to married. We just need to go back once her name is changed in the social security database or something and DMV will issue the permit. What a hassle, and it's a waste of time but I guess it's my fault that I forgot to change her SS name immediately after getting the EAD around couple weeks ago. I wonder how long does it take for DMV to see the updated married name in SS database. We are planning to go back next week and see if DMV can check the married name in the SS database.

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