NameWright vs HitchSwitch
HitchSwitch sells four tiers from $49.99 to $129.99, with a dashboard and a large database of accounts to update. Concierge email support is part of the $109.99 Platinum tier.
What HitchSwitch offers
HitchSwitch · $49.99 to $129.99 across four tiers
- Four tiers: Print At Home $49.99, Full Service $79.99, Platinum $109.99, Platinum+ $129.99
- Automatic form generation for Social Security, passport, DMV, voter registration and IRS, per its FAQ
- Priority concierge email support in the Platinum tier
Not advertised on its public pages
- A tracker that locks the DMV step until Social Security is done
Where NameWright differs
NameWright · $29 DIY ($24 through December 31, 2026) / $59 Done-For-You
- A live tracker that locks the DMV step until Social Security is done and your state's wait has passed
- The SSA to DMV wait set per state, including the states that ask for 72 hours or more
- A lower list price for the digital kit: $29 against their $49.99 print-at-home
HitchSwitch is a trademark of its owner. This comparison reflects what we found on its public pages, checked September 29, 2026. Prices are list prices before promo codes and promotions change. We can't see paid products, so "not advertised" means we didn't find it, not that it doesn't exist.
How we compare
How NameWright compares
What we found on each company's public pages. We add a live tracker and a passport form picker. HitchSwitch says it generates more kinds of forms, including DMV and IRS. Both competitors add printed boxes and, in some tiers, human support.
| Feature | NameWright | NewlyNamed | HitchSwitch | Free guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-filled official forms | SS-5, one passport form, voter form (most states), PA DL-80 only in PA | SS-5, DS-82, voter | Several, incl. DMV | |
| Live tracker that locks the DMV step until Social Security is done | Not advertised | Not advertised | ||
| Passport form picker (DS-82, DS-11, DS-5504) | DS-82 only | State Dept tool | ||
| Printed box shipped to you | $99 | From $79.99 | ||
| One-time list price | $29–$59 | $49–$99 | $49.99–$129.99 | Free |
Based on each company's public pages, checked September 29, 2026. Prices are list prices before promo codes. We can't see paid products, so "Not advertised" means we didn't find it on their public pages. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Pricing
See the difference for yourself
DIY Kit
Everything you need to do it yourself, correctly, the first time.
Founding price through December 31, 2026, then $29.
- Personalized, correctly-ordered checklist
- Official SS-5, plus passport (DS-82, DS-5504 or DS-11) and voter registration forms, pre-filled with your names (and, in Pennsylvania, PennDOT's DL-80 license change form)
- Auto-selected passport form (DS-82 / DS-11 / DS-5504)
- SSA & DMV prep sheets: exact documents, fees, timing
- State-specific document lists, links & deadlines
- Live progress tracker with sequence-locking
- Email nudge the moment your DMV window opens
- Notify-everyone letter templates (bank, HR, insurer & more)
- Fix a typo? Regenerate your forms free, anytime
- Instant download, file at your own pace
30-day money-back guarantee · Secure checkout via Stripe
Done-For-You
We assemble your forms, cover sheets and letters in the order you use them, and tell you which to mail and which to bring.
- Everything in the DIY Kit
- Print-ready, assembled mailing packet
- Print-ready cover sheets for each agency mailing
- DMV appointment-prep sheets (what to bring, in order)
- Your state's SSA→DMV wait tracked and enforced for you
- Priority email support
30-day money-back guarantee · Secure checkout via Stripe
30-day money-back guarantee. One-time payment, no subscription, ever. Every state figure verified against official sources, August 2026.
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