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NameRight provides procedural guidance, not legal advice.
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From the first court form to the last follow-up document, NameRight helps you move through a legal name change with clarity, privacy, and care.
Every feature is designed with your safety, privacy, and peace of mind as the top priority.
Core fees, form numbers, filing methods, processing windows, and privacy notes for your state — plus county prep notes where available.
Prepare the right court forms with a field-by-field preparation worksheet and review guidance before download.
See whether publication is required, whether fee waivers are available, whether extra privacy steps may apply, and what filers should watch first.
A four-dimension readiness score helps you see what is done, what is missing, and what will unblock filing fastest.
Once you file, NameRight keeps the process moving with timeline forecasts, reminders, and useful tasks you can finish while the court is still processing.
Court approval is only the middle of the process. We help you track the SSA, DMV, passport, bank, school, and employer updates that come next.
Most name change tools were built for marriage. NameRight was built from day one for court-petition name changes — with privacy and safety at the center.
| Feature | NameRight | NewlyNamed | HitchSwitch | Attorney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court-petition name change guidance | ||||
| Gender marker update support | ||||
| County-specific filing instructions | ||||
| Privacy path analysis + record sealing | ||||
| Publication waiver guidance | ||||
| Post-approval institution updates (SSA, DMV, bank...) | ||||
| Quick Exit safety feature | ||||
| Anonymous browsing mode | ||||
| Policy change monitoring | ||||
| All 50 states covered | ||||
| Price range | $49–$149 | $49–$99 | $49–$139 | $500–$1,500+ |
Comparison based on publicly available information reviewed in 2026. NewlyNamed and HitchSwitch primarily focus on marriage-related name changes and downstream account updates. NameRight is designed for court-petition name changes, gender marker updates, privacy-aware filing preparation, and post-court institution updates. Attorney pricing varies widely by location and scope. “Partial” means availability varies by provider.
Start with a free state guide, then upgrade only if you want deeper filing support.
Get started freeNameRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information is provided for self-help and planning purposes only. Full legal disclaimer