Name Change After Marriage for Newlyweds

Looking for name change advice or some tips for newlywed life? The MissNowMrs experts have created state-specific name change articles and checklists for you. We’ve chronicled our recommendations for how to travel while changing your name AND how to handle voting during the transition.

We’ve also compiled our best guidance for how to handle difficult sister in laws, holidays as newlyweds, the ever-annoying baby questions, and much more. Why? Because, while we are name change experts, we’re also newlywed wives, moms, and sisters.

We hope our name change advice articles help smooth your transition to your new name, and a whole new phase of life. Congratulations and best wishes from the entire MissNowMrs team!

The Latest Wedding Tech Solution: The MissNowMrs Name Change App

We recently launched the MissNowMrs Name Change App with the goal of saving newlyweds a staggering 13.7 million hours this Spring. How can we do that? By allowing newlyweds to Snap… Tap… and become a Mrs. ASAP on their phones!

How the MissNowMrs App Works

Step 1: Download the MissNowMrs App

Step 2:Snap photos of your driver’s license and your spouse’s,

Step 3: Tap to select your married name choice, address, and the answers to 15 questions.

Step 4: Pay $69.95 to have all of your completed forms, pre-addressed, and posted envelopes mailed to you ASAP!

42% of wedding planning is done via smart phone/tablet. So, it made total sense to create a name change app that provided newlyweds with a convenient way to change their names on their phones! We started MissNowMrs back in 2007 to make the 13 hour name change process easier. Our online service streamlined name change into a 30 minute experience. Now our app condenses into 3-4 minutes! It’s really cool being name change pioneers.

Are you a busy newlywed who wants to change from your maiden name to your married name? MissNowMrs built the solution for you! Head over to the app store and check out the MissNowMrs Name Change App. We can’t wait to help you transition from Miss to Mrs.!

How to Change Your to Your Married Name With Global Entry in 3 Steps

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Global Entry has made international travel a million time easier. But, if you’re changing your name after marriage you’ll need to change your name with Global Entry when you change your name on you U.S. passport. Global Entry is managed by US Customs and Border Protection. Here’s everything you need to know about changing your Global Entry married name change, courtesy of the MissNowMrs name change experts!

Step 1: Global Entry Married Name Change Requires Changing Your Passport

The first step of a Global Entry name update is to change your passport. File the DS-11 or DS-5504 to update your U.S. passport with your married name. If you’re curious about that process, we have a step-by-step passport name change guide to help you! When you receive your new passport in the mail it’s time to move on to Step 2.

Step 2: What Documentation Is Required To Change Your Name On Global Entry

Collect all of the necessary documents needed to change your name with Global Entry. This includes your new U.S. passport in your new married name, your old U.S. passport in your maiden name (it will be mailed back to you along with your new passport,) and your certified marriage certificate.

Step 3: Confirm With The Global Entry Enrollment Center

Head to a Global Entry Enrollment Center to update your name. *An appointment isn’t necessary. But, it’s a good idea to call the center ahead of your arrival regarding your intention to change your name. Specifically ask what documents they require to update your name and passport in their system to avoid any confusion. You should be prepared to pay a $25 fee if you choose to replace your Global Entry card. Your official Global Entry card will be mailed to you in a few weeks.

When international travel is involved we always advice MissNowMrs clients to err on the side of caution. It is possible to update your Global Entry before boarding a flight. But, if you have time try to go a week prior (or more) to your flight. This allows time to handle any issues that may arise, and helps you avoid missing your intended flight. If you have more questions about name change don’t hesitate to head over to the MissNowMrs newlywed blog. Or you can read our name change + travel article in Travel & Leisure.

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Is updating my name on the global entry portal sufficient

No. While the portal does allow you to change your name online, the change is not approved or official until you are verified through an in person visit.

If my passport, global entry and flight show different names is that ok?

No. For international travel the name on your Passport must match the name on your flight ticket. Additionally, to take advantage of Global Entry your name on your Passport must match the name on your Passport.

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Will Barbara Bush Change Her Name After Marriage?

Barbara Bush Name Change | 4 Factors — Photo credit: Paul Morse

Barbara Bush and Craig Coyne just got married in an intimate wedding in Kennebunkport! Barbara is the second daughter of former President Bush to tie the knot. So, we’re curious with her iconic name if she’s going to change her name or keep her maiden name.

While men have been carrying ancestral names for centuries, it is less common for women to carry the first names of living relatives. Barbara Bush was named after her grandma, former First Lady Barbara Bush. What an honor, and also what a big name to try to live up to. Can you imagine getting in trouble as a child and being told you were tarnishing your grandma’s good name? (We’re guessing about this… but still, can you imagine how you would feel?)

We’re curious if Barbara loves her current name, or if her marriage will give her the opportunity to take a new name and almost a new identity separate from her grandmother. Let’s examine the four main name-change factors that may influence Barbara’s married name change decision.

Our Expert Analysis

Factor One: The Bride’s Age
In the context of name change, the older a woman is at the time of her marriage, the more likely she is to keep her maiden name in some way. Barbara is currently 36, an age that usually correlates with women keeping their maiden name.

Factor Two: Level of Education
The more degrees a woman holds, again the more likely she is to hang onto her maiden name. Ms. Bush graduated with a degree from Yale, which has us thinking she will keep the name that is associated with that prestigious degree.

Factor Three: Occupation
If a woman has a career that relies heavily on name recognition, such as being a doctor, lawyer, or real estate agent, she is less likely to change her name after marriage. Barbara is the co-founder of a large non-profit and of course the daughter of former President George Bush. Her name is very tied to her work and activism.

Factor Four: Family Tradition
Family tradition can heavily influence a woman’s married name change decision. Barbara’s twin sister option to keep her maiden name and add her husband’s name after her marriage in 2008. She became Mrs. Jenna Bush Hager, a name-change choice that allowed her to keep her ties to Bush, but also adopt her husband’s family name.

Our Prediction

Name change after marriage is a very personal choice. While there are the known factors associated with name change influence, there are also the factors of personal style, what their spouse wants, and if they view name change as a way to show commitment. In our expert opinions, Barbara Bush will soon be Mrs. Barbara Bush Coyne.

Regardless of her choice we wish her a lifetime of love and happiness… and if she does opt to change her name, we’d love for her to use the new MissNowMrs name change app!

Gwyneth & Brad Faltrow | 3 Tips for Newlyweds Following the Blended Last Name Trend

Mr. and Mrs. Faltrow | Blended Last Name Tips

Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk just got married AND they decided to go with a blended last name change. They combined their last names into a new name: Faltrow! This story is making waves. But, as name-change experts we’ve been seeing the blended last name trend picking up steam for over a year now. Before you jump on the blended last name wagon be sure to read our tips below!

Tip 1: Talk about name change with your fiancé

It sounds dumb, but many people come into a marriage with name change expectations. By chatting about what you both want/envision BEFORE you get married, you can have a calmer discussion and more time to make a decision that works for you.

2: Consider your heritage

If you’re super other-oriented, it is smart to think about what your families may be hoping for regarding name change. In-laws and parents tend to want to see their legacy carried on. Are one of you the very last person to carry on the family name? If so, blending last names will mark the end of your former name. Depending on your situation that could be a good or bad thing! Again, by thinking big picture you can make a choice that makes you both happy.

Tip 3: Understand Your State’s Name Change Laws

Currently California is the only state that allows newlyweds to take a blended last name. *This is only possible if you write the blended name on your marriage license application. If you wait until after you’re married you will need to go through the legal name change process to created a blended last name.

Non-Californian residents who want to create a blended last name will need to petition the court system for a legal name change order. This is basically a legal document that allows you to file for your name change. The filing process includes being fingerprinted, running ads in papers, and appearing in court.

With more and more couples considering blended last names, we’re expecting to see more states change their name change laws in the future.

If you’re stuck on what name is best for you, play our Married Name Game. Or text/call one of the MissNowMrs name change experts at 800.301.9296. We’ve helped over 500,000 brides change their names, and we’re happy to assist you as well!

Original story credit: Inquisitr

Mrs. Shannon Shannon We’ve Got Expert Name Change Advice For You

Mrs. Shannon Shannon | Name Change Expert

I recently read about a bride-to-be who is named Shannon. She is getting married in September to the love of her life… who happens to have the last name Shannon. So, Shannon is facing the reality of possibly becoming Mrs. Shannon Shannon! She posted her situation on WeddingBee and advice has been pouring in.

As the founder of MissNowMrs, an online name change service for brides, my own name-change misadventures sparked the idea for the company that has now helped over 500,000 women transition from Miss to Mrs. with ease. Not only do I understand state name-change laws from all the research done to create our service, I have a decade of counseling newlyweds on the topic of name change. I’ve fielded calls from doctors, teachers, ladies in their 60s, divorcees, brides with hyphenated last names marrying men with hyphenated last names (facing the reality of FOUR last names,) individuals handling cultural expectations from their heritage (did you know it’s illegal for a woman to change her name in Greece?) and many more!

I didn’t set out to be a name-change expert, but my experience has made me the official married name change expert. I’ve ended up on FOX Business News, KTLA, and NBC to discuss the in’s and out’s of married name change and my tips to streamline the process.

When a woman contemplates name change she’s juggling her personal identity, her spouse’s hopes, her in-law’s and parents’ expectation and of course her personal style. Married name change is an intensely personal decision. However, from my experience and myriad conversations, there are few key factors that heavily influence name change choices. They are the age of the bride, her level of education, her occupation, her regional location, and if she has male siblings.

Using these factors and our data from more than 500,000 customers, I built the Married Name Game to help brides and newlyweds find their ultimate last name. It’s so accurate we have a patent pending on the algorithm that powers the Married Name Game. (It even predicted Amal Clooney’s name change!)

A name change experts weighs in on Shannon Shannon’s dilemma.

We’ve seen a large up-tick in women taking two last names without a hyphen in the last 12 months. This option allows one to use both names, or either name as they see fit. So you can avoid the mouthful of hyphenated last names, but still have the same name as your children. Many newlyweds see it as having the best of both worlds. This might be a great option for Shannon, but again we’d love to ask a few questions to give an official recommendation.

Mrs Shannon Shannon — Image Credit: WeddingBee

So, Shannon… if you’re reading this, please call or text the MissNowMrs office at 800.301.9296. We’d love to ask you a few questions and lend our expertise along with a gift card to use our online name change service or our new Name Change App when you’re ready to make the switch to the version of Mrs. that suits you and your life best!
The entire MissNowMrs team wishes you a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventure!