{"id":22141,"date":"2024-11-08T09:09:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T17:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=22141"},"modified":"2024-11-18T10:03:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:03:55","slug":"how-do-i-change-my-dob-on-my-drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/dmv\/how-do-i-change-my-dob-on-my-drivers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Change My DOB on My Driver\u2019s License?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong> I just received my new driver\u2019s license because my old one expired. After looking it over, I noticed that the date of birth (DOB) is incorrect. How do I change my date of birth on my driver\u2019s license?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong><br>If your date of birth is incorrect on your driver&#8217;s license, the good news is you can usually change it by simply going to the DMV. Your incorrect birth date was likely the result of a clerical error. With supporting documentation, fixing it shouldn\u2019t be an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most states have their own process for correcting your birthday on your driver\u2019s license. You\u2019ll need to search online or call to confirm your state\u2019s specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some states, like Texas, may require you to visit the county clerk or records department, rather than the DMV. You may also be asked to mail or email your request instead of visiting in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the reason for the change, you\u2019ll need to provide documents such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The incorrect driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A certified or original copy of your birth certificate, which is usually marked with an embossed seal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A court order showing that your legal birth date change was approved by a judge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting documents to prove your identity, such as a passport, Social Security card, military ID, citizenship papers, or notarized letter from an older family member who would know your date of birth, like a parent or grandparent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After verifying your identity and providing the required documentation, you should be issued a new license with the correct DOB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-if-my-date-of-birth-is-incorrect-on-other-documents?\">What if my date of birth is incorrect on other documents?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your birth certificate or Social Security card shows an incorrect date of birth, you may be required to correct these before getting an updated license. You\u2019ll likely be required to show documentation that supports your claim that your birth date is listed incorrectly. The process for doing this will vary depending on the documents you need to update and the state where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your birth certificate is wrong, you should probably start by correcting that. Typically, if you need to update your birth certificate, you\u2019ll need to contact the vital records department in the city or county where you were born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these types of requests can be complicated, consulting a family law attorney to help you navigate the process may be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Can-I-get-in-trouble-for-having-a-license-with-the-wrong-date-of-birth?\">Can I get in trouble for having a license with the wrong date of birth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s any reason to suspect that you intentionally provided the wrong birth date \u2014 like you\u2019re a minor who wanted to appear older or trying to conceal your identity \u2014 a case could be made that this was identity fraud, and your license could be suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s much more common that having the wrong date of birth on your license resulted from a clerical error. 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