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!

Hyphenated Names: The Top 3 Drawbacks of Taking Both Last Names

Thinking about hyphenated names as a name change option after marriage? While popular in the 1970’s hyphenating names has recently been on the decline with U.S. brides. Below are three drawbacks of taking both last names as a newlywed.

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Hyphenated Names: Top Con’s

1. You’re Legally Bound To Use Both.

Whether you’re signing a check or introducing yourself at a cocktail party, choosing a hyphenated last name legally binds you to use it at all times. Think of that little dash as crazy glue holding your names together….forever, no matter how tired you are of saying them both.

2. They’re a Mouthful.

In a world where time is of the essence and most people have a two second attention span, having a hyphenated last name is annoying. I remember a friend from college who would introduce herself, roll her eyes and say “yes I have a hyphenated last name”.

3. Kid Complications.

If you have children, which name will they use as a last name? If they use both last names, what name do they use when they get married? What happens if they marry someone else with a hyphenated last name (note: 4 last names is totally ridiculous unless your royalty)?

Agree or disagree with the drawbacks of taking both last names listed above? Let us know in a comment. Feel like I’m name bashing? Please check out my previous post on the Top 3 Pro’s of Hyphenated Names.

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Hyphenated Names: The Top 3 Pros of Taking Both Last Names After Marriage

Considering hyphenated names as a newlywed? There are so many married name change options available today, that it is important to weigh the pro’s and con’s of each one before you make your final decision to legally become a Mrs. Below find a list of the top three pro’s for hyphenated names

Hyphenated Names: Top 3 Pro’s
1. You get to keep your maiden name in a big way. While you’re adding a hyphen and your spouse’s name, your maiden name remains highly visible and will be used daily.
2. Easy recognition/transition. If you work in a profession that relies on name recognition (this means you doctors, lawyers, realtors and writers), having both names will make it simple for clients or patients to refer/find you, during and after your name change.
3. Increased SEO. Studies show that women who have hyphenated names show higher in Google search rankings than peers who opted to keep their maiden name or just take their spouses name.
What are your views? Did we miss a pro? Please let us know in a comment below!

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Newlywed Name Change & Passports: Answers to the 3 Most Common Questions

Have questions about newlywed name change and passports? As you newlyweds head off for your fabulous honeymoons, heads up: the State Department updated all three passport forms. What does this mean? If you’ve pre-completed the DS-5504, DS-11 or DS-82, you will need to find the latest forms and fill them out again. *If you’re a MissNowMrs.com name change customer, our service has already updated the form in your account and you simply need to re-print it. There were minute changes to the forms, but if you try to file the old ones…they won’t be accepted.

On the topic of newlyweds and passports, below are answers to the three most commonly asked questions:

1. Which name should I use to book my honeymoon travel? Book your flights and accommodations in your maiden name. It will take the county clerk’s office approximately two weeks to issue your marriage certificate, which you will need to file for your passport in your married name. The State Department will then take upwards of 5 weeks to process your filing and issue your new passport in your new married name. So skip name change fights with TSA and travel in your maiden name one last time.

2. What happens to my old passport? No one wants to give up the stamps and memories of travels pre-married name, and don’t worry you don’t have to. When your new passport is issued, your old one will be returned to you with two small holes punched in it.

3. I just filed and paid for a passport in my maiden name to go on my honeymoon…is there a fee for a new passport in my married name? Good news, as long as you file the 5504 form within 12 months of your passport issuance, you will not have to pay a fee. The State Department is looking out for us newlyweds on that front!

If you have any other questions regarding newlywed name change and passports or honeymoon travel free to contact the name change experts at MissNowMrs.com via phone or email. We’re here to help!

3 Tips to Make Your Name Change Decision A Snap!

Your name change decision is a big one. While some of us newlyweds don’t want to change our names (and shouldn’t.) 88.6% of brides/newlyweds are still making the switch to Mrs. What if you can’t decide if you want to change your name? Read on for 3 tips to make your name change decision a snap!

Tip 1 –Talk to your spouse. Find out if they want you to change your name and why. There may be some fact or factor that you are unaware of that will make the decision easier. Perhaps they’re the last to carry the family name or have spent a lifetime imagining introducing their wife as Mrs. XYZ. Conversely, you may have assumed they want you to change your last name, but they might be happy to take yours.

Tip 2 – Figure out your options. There are SO many ways to change your name these days! You can take two last names, hyphenate, take your maiden as a middle, replace your middle with your maiden or even blend last names (in some states). Check into your state laws or play the Married Name Game to find out all of your married name change options…you may feel much better when you find your ideal compromise

Tip 3 – Try it out. Test your new name out by introducing yourself as such and signing it on a few things (nothing official)…you may feel less awkward than you thought. You can also talk to your friends about the whole new name idea and see what they think about your situation.

At the end of the day, married name change is entirely up to you. Do what feels best for you and your relationship. There is no official time limit on name change, so you can take your time to make the right decision. If you do decided to go from Miss to Mrs. be sure to use MissNowMrs to streamline the name change process and save 13 hours of hassle!

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Top 5 Honeymoon Travel Tips For Brides

In the passport of life, marriage and name change are two very big stamps! On your actual passport, you’ll get a stamp for your honeymoon (should you travel outside the U.S.) But, the name on that passport can cause problems if you aren’t prepared. Read on for our Top 5 Honeymoon Travel Tips for Brides.

1. Maiden Voyage – Book your honeymoon travel and reservations in your maiden name. It will take 2 weeks for your marriage certificate to be issued. And, you’ll need that to file for your new driver’s license and U.S. Passport. It will take the State Department 5-6 weeks to send out your new passport.

2. Invest in Insurance – Worried you or your spouse will make a name mistake somewhere along the way? Invest in travel insurance to protect yourself from potential change fees or being required to re-purchase your ticket. TSA is no joke when it comes to name change.

3. Destination Wedding Do’s – Make sure that the Social Security Administration will accept your marriage certificate. Call 800.772.1213 to get the scoop on whether you’ll need to translate and/or authenticate your marriage license before it is legal in the U.S.

4. Stock Up – Request 2-3 additional certified marriage certificates while you’re at your destination. They’ll help streamline the name change filing process when you get home. And, save you the nightmare of long distance logistics around obtaining additional copies once you’re home

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Now that you know our honeymoon travel tips for brides, you can stop worrying. The entire MissNowMrs team wishes you bon voyage. You can can look forward to a lifetime of love, happiness, and a marriage that grows stronger with every passing year.