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Passport Name ChangeThere 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:
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:
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:
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:
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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