How to Submit a Fishing License Name Change

While individual states may have different guidelines for submitting a fishing license name change, they all require the name on your driver's license or state issued identification card to match your fishing license.

For example, if you get married, you should contact your state agency directly to make sure you are following the fishing license change of name instructions that are specific to your state.

It is important that the name on your fishing license matches your photo identification (such as a driver's license). While each state may have different procedures, these are examples of the steps you should follow when going through a fishing license change of name.

By contacting your state agency and submitting your fishing license name change promptly, you can be sure to have your new license with your updated name ready in time for fishing season. If you don't have a license yet, you can buy your state fishing license online now.
 

1. Change your driver’s license or state identification card to your new name.
2. Coordinate the name change through your state fish and wildlife agency by calling or emailing them directly. The state agency will likely ask that you mail, fax or email a copy of your new driver's license or other legal documentation of name change.
3. Make sure that if you have an online account set up with your state agency, that this account is also updated with your new legal name.
4. Once your customer account is updated, most states will replace or reprint your current hunting and fishing license with your new name either for free or for a small free through the state agency website or by telephone.

By contacting your state agency and submitting your fishing license name change promptly, you can be sure to have your new license with your updated name ready in time for fishing season. If you don't have a license yet, you can buy your state fishing license online now.