What documents will I need for a last name change on my 7 yr old sons passport?

by Kara
(Omaha, NE, USA)

Question: My husband adopted my biological son 3 yrs ago, so my 7 yr old sons passport still has my maiden last name on it. Will he need to come with me to the post office? How long will it take to get b/c we need it by end of this month (May)?

Answer: If your son's passport was issued more than one year ago, then you are required to apply for a new passport using application form DS-11. When applying for a child's passport, both parents are required to appear before an authorized passport agent who will take your oath and witness the signing of the application.

Along with the completed application form DS-11, you need to submit evidence of citizenship (current passport), proof of relationship to your son (adoption decree), identification of both parents and a copy of each parent's ID.

The only way to get the passport by the end of the month is to request expedited service at a regional passport agency. The closest agencies to Omaha are located in Aurora, Co. and Minneapolis, Mn. Click the links below for more information about these two agencies.

Aurora Colorado Passport Agency

Minneapolis Minnessota Passport Agency

If you are unable to make the trip to a regional agency, you can authorize a professional expediting service to get your son's passport. Note, it is still necessary to sign the application in the presence of a local passport agent before sending the form and supporting documentation to the expediting service. In order to expedite the process, use the links below.

Apply for Emergency Passport Expediting

Nebraska Passport Offices