Start Your Name Change: Pick Your Path
Steps
- Choose your name change type and state.
- Get your proof: a marriage certificate, a divorce decree that restores the name, or a court order.
- Update Social Security first.
- Then update your driver's license or state ID, passport and other records.
- You print, sign, and file the forms yourself.
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. Social Security: a free replacement card (SSA). Passport: $130 to renew a passport book, or $130 plus a $35 acceptance fee for a new adult book (State Department passport fees). Checked 10/19/2026. Court fees: see the official fees we have checked.
How It Works
Three steps.
Choose your name change type and state.
Enter your name, date of birth, and address once. We save your progress automatically — come back anytime.
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? A certified copy of your marriage certificate is proof you can use for Social Security, the DMV and your passport (USAGov).
- Divorce Name Change — Going back to your prior name? In most states you can do this when you apply for your divorce decree (USAGov).
- Adult Name Change (By Choice) — Changing your name by personal choice? In most cases this means filing a petition with your local court (USAGov).
- Minor Name Change — Changing a child's name? See our child name change guide.
- Gender Identity Name Change — Updating your name and gender marker? Name and sex marker are separate records, and federal sex-marker rules changed in 2025 (State Department). See our gender identity guide.
What Forms You'll Get
- Form SS-5. Social Security Administration name change. USAGov says to notify Social Security early, because other agencies learn of name changes through the SSA (USAGov). SSA says you may be able to request the change online; if not, you make an appointment at a local office. SSA name change guide.
- DS-82, DS-11, or DS-5504. U.S. passport name change. The form depends on when your passport was issued and when your name changed (State Department). Passport name change guide.
- IRS. No separate IRS form for most people. Form 8822 is for a change of home mailing address. USAGov says every name on your tax return must match Social Security records (USAGov).
- Court petition forms (some states). Filed with your local court for a court-ordered change; see the legal name change guide.
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. We automatically delete saved form sessions after 30 days of inactivity.
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.
How long does the whole process take?
SSA says you'll receive the new card by mail 5 to 10 business days after it completes your request (SSA). The State Department says routine passport processing takes 4–6 weeks, plus mailing time (processing times). Court timing depends on the court; California's courts, for example, say a court-ordered name change generally takes up to 3 months (California Courts). Checked 10/19/2026.
What forms will I get?
That depends on your situation and state. Forms people commonly use include: a Social Security application (SS-5), a passport renewal or application (DS-82 or DS-11), and, in some states, court petition forms.
Ready to Get Your Name Changed?
Free guides, plus an optional tool that copies what you type onto blank official forms you choose.
Last checked 10/19/2026 · Not legal advice · Terms · Privacy