Change your name in California — correct the first time, no rejected trips to the DMV.
A step-by-step kit built for California rules: every form, in the exact right order, with the in-person Social Security and DMV details the national services get wrong.
Get the California Kit — $29The order matters. Get it wrong and you start over.
Changing your name after a wedding sounds simple, then you lose a Saturday to it. The big national kits hand you generic instructions — telling you to mail forms California requires you to file in person, or sending you to the DMV before Social Security is updated, so you get turned away. Getting the order wrong costs you weeks.
One kit. No guesswork.
A California-specific kit that walks you through every step in the right sequence — the exact forms, links, fees, and in-person details spelled out. You just follow along; we've already figured out what to do, and when, so nothing gets rejected.
How it works
- Buy the kit ($29). Instant download.
- Follow the checklist in order. Each step tells you the form, where to go, what to bring, the fee, and the timeline.
- Done in weeks, not months — with nothing bounced back.
Built for you if you're
- Just married in California and taking your spouse's name
- Hyphenating or moving a maiden name to the middle
- Tired of ten conflicting Google tabs
Why trust it
Built from the actual California process — the Name Equality Act, Social Security's SSOLV verification, and current DMV and U.S. State Department requirements. Every link goes to the official agency.
Complete checklist, every form linked, fees, timelines, and the in-person steps. Instant PDF download.
Going through a divorce instead?
If you're restoring your maiden or former name after a California divorce, the steps are different from a marriage change. Our California divorce name-change kit covers what your judgment needs to say and how to restore your name with Social Security, the DMV, and your passport — with the right form for each.
Get the Divorce Name-Change Kit — $29FAQ
Do I need a lawyer?
No. In California a certified marriage certificate is the legal name-change document for taking a spouse's name — no court order needed.
Why not just use Google?
You can — but the order and the in-person details are where people get tripped up. This puts the correct sequence in one place.
Is this just California?
Yes, on purpose. State rules differ; we'd rather be exactly right for one state than vaguely right for fifty.
What do I get?
An instant-download PDF kit with every step, form, fee, and timeline.
Refunds?
All sales are final — these are instant digital downloads. Limited exceptions (corrupted file, wrong item, or a double charge) within 7 days with proof of purchase. See the full Refund Policy below.
Skip the rejected applications.
Get the California Kit — $29Refund Policy
All sales are final. Because our products are digital files delivered instantly, we do not offer refunds, exchanges, or credits once a file has been accessed or downloaded.
Exceptions. We will issue a full refund if: (1) the file is corrupted or won't open and we can't fix it, (2) you were charged for the wrong item, or (3) you were charged more than once for the same order. Requests for these must be made within 7 days of purchase with proof of purchase.
No refunds for: change of mind, buyer's remorse, lack of technical skill to use the file, or failure to read the product description before purchasing.
This policy is posted in accordance with California Civil Code § 1723.
Informational guidance, not legal advice. Agency requirements and fees change — confirm current details at each official link.