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Protodea LLC was formed in 2005 with a focus on web design and small business consulting. Since launch, Protodea LLC has been fortunate to be a part of numerous projects including BuildABabyBook and BeRemembered, just to name a few. After the Co-Founders each got married, they learned first hand that changing your name can be a very time consuming and frustrating process. Finally, after numerous forms, going to the wrong government agency at the wrong time, and consulting recently married friends, they realized there must be a better way. AftertheRings.com was quickly born to help YOU, the average person who just wants to change their name correctly and efficiently. Our service will walk you through the exact steps in changing your name (in order - because order does matter!) and will also complete all of the federal forms dynamically for you! It's as easy as that... you fill out your information, print the forms, and follow our easy 1-2-3 process.

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When should my marriage certificate arrive?
Typically marriage certificates will arrive at your provided address a couple of weeks after the ceremony. If you still have not received your marriage certificate, please contact either your wedding coordinator or the county clerk's office in the city in which you were married.

I will be moving out of state shortly after the ceremony, should I wait to change my last name?
AfterTheRings.com recommends waiting until after you move to change your name. You may definitely begin the process with us, and specifically get a jump on changing your name at the Social Security office. You can also contact your employer to have them begin the process of changing your email address, business cards, etc.


Is my information safe at AfterTheRings?
YES! Your information is completely safe at AfterTheRings.com. Privacy and security are our highest priorities at aftertherings.com because we realize how important these issues are to our customers. Our security makes sure only those who should have access get access to information. There are three levels of security at aftertherings.com

Password Protection: User accounts are password protected. Only the orginal user can access his or her account with the correct password. This password is stored in an encrypted form in the database which is also password protected. Even our staff does not have access to your password.

Database Encryption: aftertherings.com also encrypts sensitive data that is entered before it gets stored in our database. This means that even if someone could get past the password that protects the database, they would not be able to decode the information inside.

Comodo SSL Authentication / Protection: We use Secure Socket Layer protection (SSL) when communicating between the user and the server. What this means is that when information passes back and forth between your computer and our server, it is encrypted to prevent hijacking. We use an extremely high level of SSL encryption which goes up to 256-bit. You can tell a site is using SSL by the small lock icon in the lower right hand corner (or top) of the window as well as by this secure site SSL certificate.

Visit our Security page for more information on how AfterTheRings.com values your information.


Why do I need AfterTheRings.com to change my name?
AfterTheRings.com is here to make you life much easier. In most cases the forms are difficult to get to and also hard to understand. AfterTheRings.com has done all of the grunt work for you and has identified all of the necessary forms required to successfully change your name, obtain a new Social Security Card, Passport, etc. When you fill out your personal information with our service, you only need to enter it in once! We then take that information and populate it into all of the required forms. It's as easy as Print, Sign, and Send once you verify your information. Our service will save you countless hours and headache - it's fast, user friendly, and very inexpensive - not to mention guaranteed!


Will AfterTheRings.com handle the entire name change process or do I have to do anything?
AfterTheRings.com provides you with the right tools and knowledge for changing your name. AfterTheRings.com gives you the government issued forms, fills in your information, and allows you to print them directly from your computer. Once all of the forms are completed, it will be your responsibility to mail in the forms to the appropriate government agencies. Don't be concerned though, AfterTheRings.com provides you with very detailed instructions on how to submit the forms and what additional documents are required to successfully change your name (i.e. marriage certificates - copies or the original).


Does AfterTheRings.com guarantee their service? If it doesn't work for me, can I get my money back?
Of course! If for some reason you are unable to use our forms to complete your name change process, simply let us know and we will refund your money. We want to make sure that our service is 100% right for you! We are confident that our service will work for you based on many many hours of research and obtained knowledge over the years.



What are the necessary steps to successfully change your name?
There are many steps in the name change process - and these steps must be completed in order for the process to be completed as smoothly as possible. AfterTheRings.com provides you with a proven checklist that walks you through the process every step of the way. Sign up now to get started!


How long will the entire name change process take?
With the help of AfterTheRings.com, you can save numerous hours from the entire process; however, please note that it does still take time. Please allow at least one month as it truly depends on the speed of the government agencies you are working with. One thing we do know is that the informal process of changing your name is constant as you will always have people calling you by your maiden name! Some government agencies allow you to expedite the process (i.e. passport) for an additional fee.


Where are some other places AfterTheRings.com will guide me through the name change process?
The staff at AfterTheRings.com have thought of many different places that you need to think about when changing your name. For example, your banks, investment firms, gyms, schools, etc. All of these ideas and many more are included as part of our easy to use service.



Will I lose my credit rating with credit bureaus if I change my last name?
Throughout the name change process, you will be working with your credit card issuing banks to alert them of your change in last name. It is very important that you request that your credit history built up under your old last name is included as part of your new name. We all know how long it takes to rebuild a credit score - alerting them early with the right information is key to success in this step of the process.


What's the worst part about changing your last name?
The lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Because most states require you to appear in person to change your last name, you will have to pay a visit to the DMV. Having all of your materials prepared prior to arriving will reduce your time at the DMV as well. AfterTheRings.com will prepare you as much as possible before you go, leaving all of the work to them!


Do I have to change my last name if I get married?
This is definitely not required. Many couples choose to keep their own names - it makes things easier! In other cases, sometimes people hyphenate their last name (i.e. Smith-Klein), combine both the last names (i.e. Smithklien), or even the husband takes on the wife's last name. Also, we have seen that sometimes people change their last name to their husband's name, then use their maiden name as their middle name. You and your family need to decide what is best for you!


How should I write my name on my resume?
Print your new last name on your resume - as this is now your official last name. If your entire employment history is under a different last name, you may want to let your interviewer know that you have recently changed your last name. Sometimes references are not informed of your recent marriage; therefore, it might be difficult to provide reference information on you!


I need a last minute wedding shower gift. How can AfterTheRings.com help?
AfterTheRings.com offers gift cards for the service that you can print directly from the website. If you truly need a gift in a pinch, this is definitely one of the most unique gifts out there for a soon-to-be bride! Check out our Gift Card page for more information. AfterTheRings.com will also send a gift card for you - all you have to do is enter the recipient's address and it will be shipped typically within 24 hours.