Privacy First · LGBTQ+ Affirming · Safety-Aware
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Legal Name Change Guide.
We handle the paperwork.
Your name is who you are — not just a form to file. NameRight gives you a calm, private, step-by-step path through legal name and gender marker changes in all 50 states, tailored to your state, situation, and county preparation needs.
Browse privately. Preview your path for free. Move forward only when you feel ready — no pressure, no countdown timers.
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Designed with the trans and nonbinary community at the center — and open to every person who deserves a name that fits.
Community Access
Cost should never be a barrier. Choose 30% off, 50% off, or free access — no income proof, no hoops, no judgment.
Policy-Aware
We flag state and county risks before you file — publication requirements, hearing rules, and privacy waiver options.
Start Free
Answer 5 quick questions and see your first filing path, readiness preview, and likely privacy blockers before you create an account.
No legal name required. No pressure. You can explore your state-specific path first and decide later whether to unlock the full plan.
Quick start by situation
Pick the path that feels closest to your reality, then adjust anything below.
For example: safety reasons, or not wanting this process to be public.
Choose your state to see state-specific safety requirements and your first readiness signals.
Your Safety Comes First
Designed for people whose safety depends on privacy.
No one is notified that you used NameRight — not your family, not your employer, not any institution you haven’t chosen to update yourself. We know why that matters, and we built the product around it.
• No account required to start browsing
• Your progress lives only inside your private workspace
• We never sell or share your data — period
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• Permanently delete your account and all data anytime
• No third-party ad trackers or behavioral analytics
The process is already hard enough.
The paperwork shouldn’t be.
Tired of piecing together Reddit threads and outdated government PDFs?
We consolidate verified, county-level court information into one clear, step-by-step plan built specifically for your situation.
Worried about filing the wrong form or missing a deadline?
Our document tools walk you through every required field and flag common errors before you submit — so the clerk doesn't send you back.
Got your court order — now what?
Most tools stop at the courthouse door. We keep going: SSA, DMV, passport, banks, insurance, and every institution that still has your old name.
Every name change is personal.
Yours deserves to be handled with care.
"I want my legal name to match who I am."
You've known your name for a long time. Now it's time to make it official — safely, privately, and completely on your own terms.
Privacy and safety are not afterthoughts here. They shape every feature we build.
"I'm updating everything after my transition."
We map every document that needs to change — SSA, DMV, passport, employer, health insurance — and give you a privacy-first action plan for your exact state and county.
"I'm reclaiming the name I was always meant to have."
A fresh start should feel like one. We guide you through the process clearly and quickly — no unnecessary steps, no judgment, no gatekeeping.
"My reasons are my own."
You don't owe anyone an explanation. You have the legal right to a name that feels like yours. We're here to help you exercise that right.
The Reality No One Warns You About
47 places to update. Every one with different rules.
Miss one, and your old name resurfaces at the worst possible moment.
Red = required for most filers. Each institution has its own forms, proof requirements, and deadlines — none of them the same.
Built on real court records.
Designed around real people’s real concerns.
We're not a law firm. We don't pretend to be. What we do is strip the complexity out of a process that was never designed to be this confusing.
All 50 states covered
State filing guidance for all 50 states, with county preparation notes where available — sourced directly from official court records, not community wikis.
Reviewed every month
Official court websites are reviewed monthly. Your guidance reflects the most current publicly available requirements.
Verified before it goes live
Every data update is reviewed before publishing. We don't rely on crowd-sourced information for something this important.
Tools built to get your name change done right
From courthouse forms to credit card accounts, we organize the entire journey so you always know the next step — and why it matters.
Based on publicly available court information and verified sources. Always confirm current requirements directly with your local court before filing.
State Filing Guide + County Prep Notes
Core fees, required forms, submission methods, and county preparation notes where available — not just a generic state-level overview.
Guided Court Form Packet Builder
Build your court packet with a field-by-field autofill worksheet and review guidance before downloading.
Privacy Path Analysis
Know whether your filing will appear in public records — and what steps may help you seal or restrict it. Essential for anyone whose safety depends on discretion.
Filing Readiness Score
A 4-dimension readiness score — documents, forms, court requirements, and finances — tells you exactly what's missing before you walk into the courthouse.
Policy Monitoring Alerts
When monitored filing rules change, we surface updated in-app alerts and revised instructions so you can adjust before filing.
Post-Approval Roadmap
Your court order is just the beginning. We guide you through updating every downstream document — SSA, DMV, passport, banks, insurance, and more.
Three steps to clarity — here’s how it works
Legal name and gender marker changes involve court filings, state and federal agencies, and dozens of institutions — each with their own rules. We’ve organized everything into a guided experience built around your specific state, county, and situation.
Tell us your situation
Answer a few questions — why you're changing your name, which state you're in, and what matters most to you: privacy, cost, speed, or all three.
Get your personalized filing plan
We generate a personalized filing guide with key forms, fees, submission methods, and privacy protection notes for your state — plus county preparation notes where available.
File — then finish the journey
A guided court-form packet builder and Readiness Score help you prepare to file. After approval, a full post-court roadmap helps you update every institution.
Your personalized filing guide takes about 5 minutes. No account required to start.
Sourced from real court records.
Built around real people’s concerns.
Every step in our guidance system is sourced from official court records and publicly available government information — not crowd-sourced forums, not outdated blog posts. We review our database monthly so you’re always working with accurate, current requirements.
This process is already hard enough. Paperwork shouldn’t be the thing that stops you.
Based on publicly available court information and verified sources. Always confirm current requirements directly with your local court before filing.
Community Access Program
Choose 30% off, 50% off, or free access — no income verification, no proof uploads, no gatekeeping.
Explore access optionsPublic Impact Dashboard
See real data on gift codes distributed, advocates active, and people reached — not just marketing language.
View the impact snapshotState-by-State Policy Guide
Review your state's filing requirements before you commit — so publication rules, hearings, and court delays don't catch you off guard.
Browse state guides“I was completely overwhelmed trying to figure out which forms my county required. NameRight laid everything out in minutes. Filed successfully on my very first attempt.”
— Alex T., California
“The privacy path analysis was exactly what I needed. In Texas, public records are a real safety concern. Knowing my sealing options before I filed made all the difference.”
— Jordan M., Texas
“I used Advocate gift codes to help two friends in my trans support group. Both completed their name changes within three months. This tool pays it forward.”
— Sam R., New York
“The fee waiver guide alone saved me over $300. I never would have known I qualified without NameRight walking me through every step of the eligibility criteria.”
— Kai P., Illinois
“I'm 52 and finally doing this. The guidance answered every question I was too nervous to ask a lawyer — and it felt completely safe and judgment-free.”
— Diana L., Florida
“My partner and I both updated our names. The institution update tracker made sure we didn't miss a single account — from the SSA to our streaming subscriptions.”
— Ren & Casey, Oregon
Representative user experiences. Names changed for privacy.
Need free support right now?
Trusted LGBTQ+ legal and community resources
These organizations offer free legal guidance, peer support, and crisis help. They work alongside your filing plan — not instead of it.
The same outcome.
A fraction of the cost.
Attorneys charge \$500–\$1,500 for name change help — and most stop at the court order. NameRight guides you through the entire journey for a one-time fee, no ongoing billing.
Typical Attorney
Average attorney cost (court filing fees billed separately)
- Weeks of back-and-forth scheduling
- Stops at the court order — no post-approval help
- No privacy analysis or record-sealing guidance
NameRight Complete
One-time payment · No subscription · No surprises
- Your guide ready in about 5 minutes
- Complete post-court institution roadmap
- Privacy path analysis included
7-day refund policy applies · One-time payment only · No hidden fees
You've already done the hardest part —
deciding you deserve this.
We handle the research and the paperwork complexity. You file on your own timeline, at your own pace.
Attorney fees for this process typically run \$500–\$1,500 — and most attorneys stop at the court order. We built a guidance system that covers the full journey.
Community Access Program
Cost shouldn’t be a barrier. Choose 30% off, 50% off, or completely free access — based on your reality, no proof required.
Pay It Forward
Every Advocate purchase helps fund gift codes for people facing financial barriers during their identity paperwork journey.
Free
Forever free · No credit card
Start here. See your state's exact requirements, fees, and privacy rules — before you commit to anything.
- State-level process overview (all 50 states)
- Current court filing fees + processing times
- Newspaper publication exemption status
- Official form download links — verified against court records
- Readiness Score preview (see your 4 dimensions, unlock full guidance with any paid plan)
Essential
One-time · No subscription
Your personalized filing plan — built for your state and filing situation.
- Everything in Free
- Personalized filing plan for your state and filing situation
- County preparation checklist
- Official forms with field-by-field guidance
- Fee waiver eligibility indicator
- Pre-submission checklist
Complete
One-time · No subscription
Build your filing packet with guided worksheets, readiness tools, and privacy support.
- Everything in Essential
- Court form packet builder with field-by-field autofill worksheet
- Full Readiness Score with specific action recommendations
- Complete privacy path analysis
- Waiting period tracker
- PDF export + secure document vault
- AI assistant (name and gender change Q&A)
- Institution Update System — step-by-step guidance for your top 10 post-approval updates + template letters
Premium
One-time · No subscription
For when the stakes feel too high to leave anything to chance.
- Everything in Complete
- Judge discretion risk assessment — understand factors that may affect your application before you submit
- Fee waiver eligibility check + application form guidance
- Full privacy path template pack — court record sealing motion, address confidentiality request, publication exemption filing
- Pre-submission checklist and document preparation tools
- Policy monitoring and in-app alerts
- Priority support
Advocate
One-time · No subscription
Our longest-tail support tier — plus the ability to help others.
- Everything in Premium
- 1-year policy monitoring coverage
- Institution Update System expanded to Top 20 institutions
- Advocate Toolkit — policy monitoring summary, second-state planning, and extra execution support tools
- 3 gift codes — give Complete-level access to people you care about
- Dedicated support channel
All 50 states covered · county preparation notes where available · reviewed monthly.
Upgrade at any time. We credit your previous purchase toward the higher tier — you never pay twice.
NameRight provides informational guidance and document preparation tools. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Always verify current filing requirements with your local court.