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Passport Name Change
There are three possible paths for requesting a passport name change. The path you choose depends on 1) how long it has been since your most recent passport was issued and 2) whether you have legal documentation or not of the name change. The application to change the name in a passport is processed in 4-6 weeks. You can request expedited service in order to get it in 2-3 weeks. To get the name changed in less than two weeks, you can submit the application at a regional agency or apply for passport name change through an expediter. For more detailed instructions, click the link that best describes your situation:- Passport issued LESS THAN 1 year ago
- Passport issued MORE THAN 1 year ago
- No legal proof of name change
IF 1. Your passport was issued LESS THAN 1 year ago and 2. Your name has been legally changed due to marriage, divorce or court order THEN You must mail:
- Your current, valid U.S. passport
- Completed Form DS-5504, Application for a U.S. Passport: Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement
- An original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or the government-issued document evidencing your legal name change under federal or state law. NOTE: If you do not want to send your original marriage certificate, you must send a certified copy.
- Two recent photos (You only need to submit photos if your passport was issued more than 90 days ago.)
Post Office Box 90107
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0107 NOTE: There is no fee for this service UNLESS you require expedited service. For expedited services, mail form DS-5504 and supporting documents listed above plus a check for $60 payable to the "U.S. Department of State" to the following address. National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90907
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0907 If you are in a hurry, you can contract a passport and visa expediter to change the name in your passport quickly.
IF 1. Your passport was issued MORE THAN 1 year ago and 2. Your name has been legally changed due to marriage, divorce or court order THEN You must mail:
- Your current, valid U.S. passport
- Completed Form DS-82, Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail
- Applicable passport renewal fee
- An original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or the government-issued document evidencing your legal name change under federal or state law. NOTE: If you do not want to send your original marriage certificate, you must send a certified copy.
- Two recent, color photos
IF If you cannot legally document your name change (through court order or marriage) or you are applying for a name change for a minor THEN You must submit the following in person at an Acceptance Facility or a Passport Agency:
- Your current, valid U.S. passport
- A completed Form DS-11, Application for a U.S. Passport
- Applicable new passport fees
- At least 3 public records showing your date and place of birth that show exclusive use of your assumed name for at least 5 years
- Two recent, color photos
Photocopies and notarized copies of documents are not acceptable for passport purposes. If you need to acquire a certified copy of your marriage certificate, you can do so at through the vital records office of the state in which you were married. For more information, visit Where to Write for Vital Records
For complete instructions on getting a passport for a minor, visit the child's passport page.
The U.S. Department of State Passport Service claims to process passport in 3 to 4 weeks for regular service and in 2 to 3 weeks for expedited service. Neither are guaranteed.
If you are in a hurry, you can contract a passport and visa expediter to change the name in your passport quickly. If you still have questions, you can submit them on our Passport Name Change FAQ page.
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