name change experts

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!

3 Steps to Change Your Name After Marriage With Global Entry Video

Heads up newlyweds: if you’re changing your name after marriage, you’ll need to change your name with Global Entry AFTER you change your name on your U.S. passport. Don’t cause unnecessary stress or miss an important flight by forgetting to change your name with this office. Follow our Global Entry name change tips to avoid travel stress.

As of late 2018, Global Entry was available at 53 US airports. Over 5 million people are enrolled in Global Entry. And, the agency reports that 50,000+ new applications are filed monthly. That’s just a few people who need to know our global entry name change tips!

The MissNowMrs name change experts created a quick three-step video to help you understand the Global Entry name change process. Know when to file, and what to bring to the office with you to ensure you transition from your maiden name to your married name on your accounts with them. We want you to have smooth travels in your new name!

Global Entry is just one of the many agencies that need to be contacted when you change your name after marriage. Other government offices include Social Security, the State Department, the IRS, your state DMV, state voter registration bureau. You should also notify your banks, credit cards, insurances, utilities, mortgage provides, loan providers, professional licenses, and memberships. Whew!

The name change list is rather staggering. And, most newlyweds waste 13 hours on the name change process. Should you want to skip the stress and hassle of name change, check out the MissNowMrs service and App.

Lady Gaga Engaged – Will there be a Lord Gaga?!

Lady Gaga Married Name Change | Lord Gaga

Lady Gaga is officially engaged! Rumors have been swirling about Lady Gaga and her boyfriend Christian Carino, and she recently called him her fiancé during her speech at Elle‘s Women in Hollywood Celebration. So now that it’s official, as name-change experts we can’t help but wonder if there will be a Lady Gaga name change in the future.

Our Expert Analysis + Prediction

Usually we begin our name-change prediction analysis by looking at several key factors in the bride’s life. This time we’re looking at the groom first! On the tails of Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk blending their last names to become Mr. and Mrs. Faltrow… we could see a less conventional name change working for Lady Gaga and Christian. In fact, we’re curious if he’ll take her name legally to become Mr. Germanotta or if he’ll playfully become Lord Gaga in the public eye.

The basis for our supposition around Christian changing his name after marriage are his future wife’s level of fame and his level of commitment. Women’s name-change decisions are heavily influenced by their careers, especially careers that involve name recognition. Doctors, lawyers, real estate agents, and of course celebrities tend to hold onto their names post marriage. Christian already has a tattoo of Lady Gaga’s face on his arm, indicating a high level of commitment to his wife.

Applying known name-change factors to Lady Gaga we see that she’s 32 (the older a bride is at the time of her wedding the more likely she is to keep her maiden name,) and does not have a male sibling to carry on her family name. This information leads us to predict that Christian will become Mr. Carino Germanotta or Lady Gaga will choose to become Mrs. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta Carino.

Regardless of their name change choices, we wish Lady Gaga and Christian a lifetime of love and happiness… AND if they do decide to change their names, we would love for them to use the MissNowMrs name change app!

Original Story from Martha Stewart Weddings
Photo Credit: Keven Mazur, Getty Images

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

First Name & Last Name Change After Marriage:The Full Scoop

First name & last name change… who does that?! The internet is a buzz with the news of Fergie changing her name. Lots of women change their last names to their spouse’s, but Fergie is famous and is changing her first name as well as her last name. The starlet will go from Stacy Ann Ferguson to Fergie Duhamel.

Our support team handles numerous questions from brides inquiring if they can change their first name while changing their last name after marriage, so here’s the scoop: MissNowMrs would love to assist you with your name change, but can only help you with a middle* or last name change via the married name change process. To change your first name, you will need to petition the U.S. court system for a legal name change order.

Many brides don’t want to deal with the hassle of legal name change, which includes being fingerprinted and posting ads in newspapers announcing your intended name change. Others really hate their first names (seriously who names a child Agnes or Mildred?) or have been using a different name for the majority of their life.

If you fall into the latter category, like Fergie, we suggest checking out our legal name change partner Legal Zoom to make the process easier.

*Please note that brides in CA, PA, WA, NJ and OH do not have the option to take their maiden name as a middle name per state law.