hcp? for my wife

[Guest JeremyD901]

My wife and I just got married Sept 10. She is wondering about the process off changing her license an hcp over to her new name. Also how long it would take and if she could carry until the new one came in.

[Guest bkelm18]

As long as her information is correct in the state's database, it doesn't matter what is on the actual license. Not sure how long it takes to get new cards though.

[Guest bemills86]

What bkelm18 said... I moved 18 months ago and just changed the address and such online. Your not required to get a new card,

[jon29253]

we moved last year and did the address change thing. I remember it was a very quick process. couple of weeks???

[peejman]

Changing an address is easy, takes less than 5 minutes online and you don't have to get new cards unless you just want them. Print off the receipt with your new address and keep it with your DL & HCP.

Since your new bride is legally changing her name, then I believe new cards are required and she'll have to process that through the DMV and Social Security office. I'd expect that would take a month or two, and I also expect there would be no issue with her carrying in the interim, provided she can produce documents that show she's done her part and is waiting on the state.

[7mmvol]

My daughter (hcp holder) is getting married in March. I called the permit office, they said apply for a duplicate license with your new name and address. They sent her a form...but here is the state law telling you what to do. See pages 16 and 17 of this document:

http://www.tn.gov/sos/rules/1340/1340-02/1340-02-04.pdf

name changes must be made in person...Frequently Asked Questions - Question 2

Edited October 4, 2011 by 7mmvol

[ttocswob]

^^ What they said...BTW, congratulations!!!