Your new name, ready to file.
Whether it's a marriage, a divorce, or simply a fresh start — answer a guided questionnaire and we'll prepare the exact documents your court needs.
About 15 minutes. $20 flat. No legal jargon, no guesswork.
Every name change starts with a story. Pick yours.
Each path opens a questionnaire built for your situation, so you only answer what actually applies to you. Every package is a flat $20.
Marriage
Taking a spouse's name, hyphenating, or blending names after the big day. We'll prep everything from the court petition to the agency checklist.
Start marriage questionnaireDivorce
Restoring a former name after a divorce — whether it's in your decree or you need a separate order. We'll route you the right way.
Start divorce questionnaireFresh start
A name that finally fits — personal choice, family reasons, or identity. We'll prepare the full petition package for your court.
Start fresh-start questionnaireFrom questionnaire to court-ready in four steps
You answer plain-language questions. We handle the legal formatting, jurisdiction rules, and filing instructions.
Answer the questionnaire
Guided questions about you, your name, and your situation. Most people finish in about 15 minutes.
We build your documents
Your answers become correctly formatted petitions and forms for your specific county and court.
Review and download
Check every detail, make changes anytime, then download your complete filing package.
File with confidence
Step-by-step filing instructions plus a checklist for updating your ID, Social Security, bank, and more.
Documents your court will actually accept
Name change rules vary by state and county — the wrong form or a missed requirement means starting over. Our questionnaires are built around each jurisdiction's real requirements.
- Jurisdiction-specific forms and formatting, not generic templates
- Plain-language questions with help text at every step
- A post-filing checklist for every agency that needs your new name
- Your information stays private and encrypted
Questions people ask before they start
How much does it cost?
$20, flat, for any path — marriage, divorce, or fresh start. That includes your complete document package, filing instructions, and post-approval update checklist. Court filing fees, where they apply, are paid separately to your court and shown to you up front.
How long does the whole process take?
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes, and your documents are ready immediately after. Court processing times vary by county — your filing instructions include what to expect for yours.
Is this a law firm? Do I need a lawyer?
NowIntroducing is a document preparation service, not a law firm, and doesn't provide legal advice. Most name changes are straightforward enough to handle without an attorney, but if your situation is complex, we'll flag it and suggest talking to one.
What if I make a mistake in the questionnaire?
You can go back and edit any answer before you download, and your documents update automatically. Nothing is final until you file.
Does this work in my state?
The questionnaire adapts to your state and county's requirements. Start it and enter your location — if we can't support your jurisdiction yet, we'll tell you up front, before you pay anything.
What happens after the court approves my name change?
You'll get a personalized checklist for updating everything — Social Security, driver's license, passport, banks, employer records — in the right order, since some updates depend on others.
The paperwork is the easy part now.
Fifteen minutes of questions. Twenty dollars. A lifetime of introductions.
Start my name change