NameWright vs NewlyNamed
A well-known name-change service with strong SEO, but its premium tier charges a lot for what is essentially a checklist plus pre-filled PDFs.
Where NewlyNamed falls short
NewlyNamed · 2018 · $49 DIY / $99 print-and-ship
- Premium ($99) box is expensive for form-filling
- No live tracker that enforces the SSA→DMV order
- No automatic passport form picker
Where NameWright wins
NameWright · $29 DIY / $59 Done-For-You
- Live tracker that locks the DMV step until Social Security is done + 48h
- Automatic passport form picker (DS-82 / DS-11 / DS-5504)
- Lower price: $29 DIY / $59 Done-For-You
NewlyNamed is a trademark of its owner. This comparison reflects publicly documented features, pricing, and reviews as of 2026 and is our honest opinion.
How we compare
Modern where the incumbents are dated
The paid incumbents sell the same static artifact with dated UX; the free guides never pre-fill anything or enforce the order.
| Feature | NameWright | NewlyNamed | HitchSwitch | Free guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized, correctly-ordered plan | ||||
| Pre-filled government forms | ||||
| Genuinely state-specific | ||||
| Live tracker with sequence-locking | ||||
| Automatic passport form picker | ||||
| Instructions kept current | ||||
| One-time price | $29–$59 | $39–$99 | $39–$69 | Free |
Comparison based on publicly documented features, pricing, and customer reviews as of 2026. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Pricing
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DIY Kit
Everything you need to do it yourself, correctly, the first time.
- Personalized, correctly-ordered checklist
- Official SS-5 and passport DS-82, pre-filled with your names
- 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
- Notify-everyone letter templates (bank, HR, insurer & more)
- Instant download, file at your own pace
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Done-For-You
We assemble the whole packet so you just sign, stuff, and send.
- 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)
- The 48-hour SSA→DMV wait tracked and enforced for you
- Fix a typo? Regenerate your documents free, anytime
- Priority email support
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