When two people get married, one of the first big decisions they might face is whether to change their last name. It’s a tradition that has been around for centuries, but its meaning and significance have evolved over time. While taking a spouse’s name has long been the norm in many Western cultures, today’s couples have more choices than ever before. From legal rights to personal...
The REAL ID deadline is coming up real soon! REAL ID has allowed the federal government to regulate security standards for issuing identification at the state level. The deadline for people in all 50 states to comply with these standards will take effect next year. As the 2025 deadline for REAL ID compliance approaches, it is essential to understand the significance of this legislation and its...
Navigating the Name Change Process After Marriage (11-Step Checklist) We understand that changing your name after tying the knot can feel like a daunting task, but fret not – the experts at HitchSwitch are here to be your guiding light through every step of the name-change process. With our comprehensive 11-step checklist and insightful tips, you’ll find yourself confidently navigating the name...
If you have recently gotten hitched, congratulations! There are many big decisions that come with this major life change, like whether or not you will change your last name. If you have decided to take your spouse’s last name, you may be excited at the prospect of sharing this identity-defining element with them. You may also be intimated by the amount of work that goes into changing your...
So you’ve done the thing. You tied the knot. Now, the highly anticipated day you’ve been waiting for, obtaining the name you may have doodled in notebooks before now. It’s time to change your name! Whether you’re accumulating all the necessary documents to go the DIY route, or you’re letting a convenient name change service take the task off your plate, you may be thinking about all the ways to...
The most beautiful and stressful day of your life is over. The bittersweet feelings will fade away as soon as you start enjoying your status as newlyweds, but before that can begin, you have to do a few more things. It’s not hard, but you will regret it if you skip almost any of these steps. via GIPHY Relax and Appreciate The Experience First things first, you have to take time to relax. Weddings...
+ the How-to on our NewPassportPhoto App Applying or renewing legal documents is an austere process, especially nowadays. Every application comes with its own set of rules, and if you can’t keep up, you’ll end up getting pulled over for an expired license because a trip to the DMV just seemed like a pain in the behind. Passport photos are bound to come up every few years, and honestly, you’d...
Of all the things to think about when planning a wedding, a name change might be at the top of your list. In today’s modern world, it is more socially acceptable to change your name to whatever you want. When it comes to the final decision regarding changing your name, here are a few options to consider. Stick With The Name Your Mama Gave Ya You decide to stick with the name given to you at...
How did you two meet? We met a little over 5 years ago on Instagram. After 2 weeks of talking, I asked Grant to fly out to Santa Barbara, where I was going to school at the time. We ended up splitting a plane ticket and he flew out the very next week. From the moment we first met at the airport, we knew we had something special. Grant was relieved that I was as tall as I said I was and I thought...
You probably read that title and thought “wait, what?” I get it; it’s a weird and possibly taboo topic. Are you saying there are men out there who willingly change their surname to their wife’s? And the answer is yes, my friends, there is. It is sporadic to find, and I’m not going to lie, it took me forever to find three men willing to talk about their experiences, but in the end, I came out...