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Married Name Change & the IRS 8822 Form Video

Watch this video for the full scoop on why newlyweds should file the IRS 8822 form & tips for answering the tricky questions!

Gwen Stefani Name Change

Back in 2002, newlywed Gwen Stefani change her name to Gwen Stefani Rossdale. Now that she’s single, the singer has filed to change her name back to her maiden name.
We mostly write about married name change in this blog, but divorce name change happens. MissNowMrs.com has a sister site for divorcees looking to go back to their maiden names: GetYourNameBack.com. The divorce name change process is the same as the married name change process, except you need a name-change order within your divorce decree (which is a paragraph stating you will be returning to your maiden name) instead of a marriage certificate.

An alternate way for women to change their names after divorce is if they re-marry. **It is important that they list their legal name (so not their maiden name) on the marriage certificate so it will allow them to change from their legal name to their new married name. If a divorce women writes her maiden name on a marriage certificate, most offices will not allow her to change to her married name using the married name change process. Much hoopla, red tape, and wasted time ensues.
We wish Gwen Stefani the very best, and hope that she uses MissNowMrs.com to change her name once again if she walks down the aisle with Blake Shelton!

Isabella Cruise Changing Her Name?!

Is Isabella Cruise changing her name? The media is a buzz with the news of Isabella Cruise (the adopted daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise) tying the knot with Max Parker. The marriage seems to have been a bit of a surprise, and Isabella’s family was not present for the ceremony.

Despite the unconventional lack of parents at her wedding, Isabella may have gone the traditional route and changed her last name to Parker. Reports are surfacing that the newlywed is already legally Mrs. Isabella Parker. Her age (22), and the fact that she has a brother to carry on the family name (Connor) are two key factors that that influence all bride’s name change choice towards taking a spouse’s last name post marriage.

If Isabella hasn’t changed her name yet, but is contemplating her options, she should play the MarriedNameGame to allow its algorithm to uncover her perfect married name. Regardless of what name she chooses, we wish her the very best in her new life as a wife!

If you’re curious about Isabella Cruise changing her name, because you’re thinking about changing your name. The MissNowMrs name change app and online service can save you 13 hours of hassle!

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How Does An Online Name Change Service Work?

Curious how does an online name change service work? Engaged or newlywed and considering changing your maiden name to your married name? If you’ve used your computer to do any research on the topic, you’ve seen the MissNowMrs online name change service.

Curious what an online name change service does? Much like TurboTax, our service asks you a series of questions (such as your maiden name and new married name) and uses your answers to auto-complete the necessary name change forms for Social Security, the IRS, the United States Postal Service, your state driver’s license and voter registration. The service will also generate letters to notify over 15 million different companies/creditors of your new name.

The streamlining of the form completion coupled with detailed instructions that give you the file by mail option or the best times of day and days of the week to file in office save approximately 13 hours. You also get the peace of mind that ALL of the forms you need to file are completed. That’s 13 hours you can spend basking in newlywed bliss instead of standing in long government office lines!

Now that you know what the service does, you may be wondering “how does it work”. Instead of a lengthy explanation, you can now try the MissNowMrs online name change service before you buy it! Simply click the ‘Try It Before You Buy It’ button on our website to set up a free account that will walk you through the completion and printing of your IRS 8822 form. You can then opt to convert your account to a complete account that will help you complete the rest of your name change forms for $29.95!

Hopefully we’ve answered the question of ”how does an online name change service work?” If you’re ready to change your name, we’d love to help save you time and stress!

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Married at First Sight’s Jamie Otis Changes Name

Did you hear about Married at First Sight’s Jamie Otis changes name? A year after her marriage, Jamie Otis took her spouse’s last name of Hehner. Why did she choose to change her name after marriage? Much like any other bride, Jamie had a few factors that influenced her name change decision. Not knowing her father made her less attached to her maiden name, and therefore less inclined to keep it as a married woman. She also cites that she wants to have the same last name as her children, when she has them.

Another interesting married name change factor: the “final commitment effect”, meaning her name change shows that she is completely committed to a relationship started on a socially experimental show: Married at First Sight. More and more brides today are seeing married name change as a way to show that they’re “all in” in their marriages. It’s an interesting new name change factor. If you’re curious which married name option is right for you, try playing the MarriedNameGame!

We LOVE how Jamie surprised her husband with her name change on their anniversary! She put her name change notification from Social Security in a small box and had him open it last. He cried and she cried after he opened the box and realized they now shared a last name…how adorable is that?

Were you surprised to hear about Jamie Otis changes name? If so, let us know in a comment!