New York S05487 allows valid marriage certificates from foreign governments and religious institutions to change a name on a driver's license.

New York S05487 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow valid marriage certificates from foreign governments and religious institutions as acceptable documentation for changing a name on a driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card. The bill adds new provisions to sections 502 and 490 of the vehicle and traffic law, enabling the commissioner to accept these certificates for name changes. The act will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with necessary regulations to be completed by that date.

New York S05487 allows valid marriage certificates from foreign governments and religious institutions to change a name on a driver's license.

New York S05487 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow valid marriage certificates from foreign governments and religious institutions as acceptable documentation for changing a name on a driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card. The bill adds new provisions to sections 502 and 490 of the vehicle and traffic law, enabling the commissioner to accept these certificates for name changes. The act will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with necessary regulations to be completed by that date.