A name change service built for how it actually works
Most services hand you a static PDF and a generic checklist. NameWright prepares your forms, enforces the correct order, and tracks every step, so nothing gets rejected and nothing gets forgotten.
How it works
From “where do I even start?” to done
Three simple steps replace a dozen confusing government websites.
Answer a few questions
Marriage or divorce, your state, your passport situation, and which accounts you hold. Takes about 90 seconds, no account required.
Get your ordered plan
We generate a correctly-sequenced checklist and pre-fill every government form: SS-5, your state DMV application, and the right passport form.
File with confidence
Follow the playbook step by step. The tracker greys out anything that isn't unblocked yet, so you never make a wasted trip.
What's inside
Everything the old kits should have been
A modern, state-aware product that enforces the correct order, not a static PDF checklist.
Pre-filled government forms
SS-5, your state DMV application, and the correct passport form, filled from your answers, ready to print and sign.
State-specific rules & links
Your state's exact document list, marriage-certificate ordering link, DMV requirements, and voter deadline: not generic advice.
Live tracker with sequence-locking
The DMV step stays locked until Social Security is done and 48 hours have passed. You always know what's unblocked next.
Automatic passport form picker
DS-82, DS-11, or DS-5504? We choose the right one based on your passport's age and how it was issued.
Notify-everyone letter kit
Ready-to-send name-change letters for your bank, employer, insurer, and more, with a tracked master list.
Maintained & up to date
We review agency forms, fees, and instructions every quarter: the fix for the “outdated instructions” problem.
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
One-time pricing, no subscription
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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30-day money-back guarantee. One-time payment, no subscription, ever.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Ready to change your name the right way?
Build your free, personalized checklist in about 90 seconds. No account needed to start.