Start Your Name Change: Pick Your Path

Answer a few questions about your name change.

You choose your forms; the tool copies what you type onto the blank official form. Official forms are free from the court or agency.

$0 to NewLastName. Government fees only. Marriages: varies; check the vital records office and your state's DMV · Court-ordered changes: varies; check your court · Passport: see State Department passport fees (last checked 2026-10-11). See your total

Passport (DS-82, DS-11, or DS-5504), DMV by state, and court petition forms where required.

How It Works

Three steps.

Tell us your situation

Choose your name change type and state.

Fill in your details

Enter your name, date of birth, and address once. We save your progress automatically — come back anytime.

Choose your forms

The optional tool copies what you type onto blank official forms you choose. You print, sign, and file them yourself.

Choose your situation

Marriage Name Change — Just married? Update your name on Social Security, passport, DMV, and more — all from one place.
Divorce Name Change — Going back to your prior name? Decree language matters — we'll walk you through what to ask the court for.
Adult Name Change (By Choice) — Changing your name by personal choice? Requirements vary — some states need publication, some don't.
Minor Name Change — Changing a child's name? We walk you through the guardian consent forms and court filings. Both parents typically need to agree.
Gender Identity Name Change — Updating your name and gender marker? Many states have streamlined this in recent years.

What Forms You'll Get

Free guides, plus an optional tool that copies what you type onto blank official forms you choose.

Form SS-5. Social Security Administration name change. Always your first step — every other agency verifies against your Social Security record. SSA name change guide.
DS-82, DS-11, or DS-5504. U.S. passport name change. Passport name change guide.
IRS. No separate IRS form for most people. Form 8822 is for address changes only; for a name change, update Social Security first and the IRS matches your next return to SSA records.
State-specific DMV forms. Driver's license name change for your state. DMV name change guide.
Court petition forms. Free guides, plus an optional tool that copies what you type onto blank official forms you choose.
Notification letter template. A letter template for banks, employers, insurance companies, and other organizations.

Once you have the federal forms, use them as supporting documents when updating your name with your bank, credit cards, voter registration, and the post office.

Your Privacy is Protected

Your other form data — name, address, date of birth — is encrypted at rest in our database and used only to fill out your forms. You can delete your account and all your data anytime from your account settings, and we automatically delete saved form sessions after 30 days of inactivity, and the PDFs generated from them within 24 hours.

You sign in with a magic link emailed to you (no password to remember and no password for us to leak). No marketing emails, no upsells, no data resale.

Common Questions

Is NewLastName really free?

Yes. No hidden fees, no credit card required.

Do I need a lawyer to change my name?

Many people handle a name change themselves. If your situation involves custody, immigration, or a criminal record, consider talking to a lawyer.

What states do you cover?

For state-specific forms like court petitions and DMV name changes, we currently have full coverage for California, with Texas and additional states being added regularly.

How long does the whole process take?

Government processing times vary: Social Security updates, passport timing depends on current State Dept processing times, and court-ordered name changes vary in length depending on your state. Check with each agency.

What forms will I get?

That depends on your situation and state, but Forms people commonly use include: a Social Security application (SS-5), a passport renewal or application (DS-82 or DS-11), state court petition forms if needed, and a notification letter template for banks, employers, and insurance companies.

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