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How do I correct wrong birthdate on passport?

by Hanh
(Metuchen, NJ, USA)

Question: What do I need to do if I just realized that the birth year on my passport is incorrect and does not match my American citizenship certificate? At this time I do not need to renew my passport. I plan on flying out of the country in February next year and realized that the year printed on my passport is incorrect.

I provided the office with my American citizen certificate which has the correct birth year when I first applied for the passport. I traveled with it before and had no trouble coming in and out of the country but I am worried that I might one day and don't want to take that chance.

Answer: You can request a passport correction for an incorrect date of birth by submitting form DS-5504 to the address on the form.

You can do this at any time during the validity of the passport with additional cost.

It will be necessary to submit your present passport and evidence of the correct date of birth.

Correction of U.S. passports with printing errors in them are given priority and are usually processed as fast as expedited passport applications.

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Incorrect DOB
by: Susan

Question: Hi. My date of birth was printed incorrectly on my passport. If I submit the original birth certificate as proof, will I be able to have that returned to me along with the new passport? Should I enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope? Thank you for your help.

Answer: Hello, Susan. Your birth certificate will be returned to you in a separate mailing from the new (corrected) passport. There is no need to include a self-addressed envelope.

What’s the cost for a corrected passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I just corrected my birth date on my naturalization certificate and want to change it on my passport so they match. I have filled out the form but not sure what the cost is. It’s hard to find that on the site.
Also I have seen a note about adding "correction - expedite please" on the envelope somewhere as well. Is that indeed the case?

Answer: Corrections are processed as a free expedited service. Please write the words "correction - expedite please" on the envelope.

Error on passport
by: Anonymous

Question: My mom applied for a US passport about 20 years ago. We just realized that it has the wrong date of birth on it. We need to get this fixed but she does not have a birth certificate. She migrated decades ago to the USSR and they took all her original papers and gave her Russian documents. The only document she has is a Russian passport and a marriage license that has her correct date of birth. Would that be an alternative to a birth certificate? How can we get the date fixed on her US Passport?

Answer: Please have your mother contact the U.S. Embassy in Moscow or any of the U.S. Consulates in Vladivostok or Yekaterinburg for assistance.

Change of birth place
by: Anonymous

Question: Is it an issue to change my birth place on my passport as I have my birth certificate from Germany?

Answer: If you can provide sufficient proof of the right data, the change should not be an issue.

DOB wrong
by: samantha

Question: Hi. I didn’t notice until the other day that my passport has the wrong DOB on it. How do I get it changed please?

Answer: You may apply for a correction. Corrections are processed as a free service. Please mail the following to the address on the form:

1. Form DS-5504
2. Proof of the correct data (birth certificate)
3. Signed statement explaining the error
4. One new passport photo

Wrong date on my passport
by: Maria

Question: I would like to renew my passport put it has the wrong birth date. I would like to know how I go to correcting it.

Answer: Hi, Maria. You can enter the correct birth date on Form DS-82, submit a copy of your birth certificate and a signed statement explaining the error on the previous passport. These must be submitted with the rest of the renewal requirements.

Wrong DOB on my U.S. passport
by: Aramis

Question: I have the same situation. My DOB on my U.S. passport is wrong. I found out on this site that in order to correct it, I must submit a copy of my original passport. My birth certificate is from Europe, do need to translate it to English first? Thanks for the help.

Answer: Hi, Aramis. You need to send your original birth certificate as evidence of the correct data. Please have it translated to English by a competent translator and send the translation with the original.

Birth date is wrong
by: Anonymous

Question: The birth date is wrong on my passport. I was wondering if I need to use my original birth certificate for proof of the correct or I can use a copy?

Answer: You need to submit the original birth certificate as proof of the correct data. The document will be returned to you once the process is completed.

Wrong ID and wrong date.
by: Prince

Question: I'm getting a passport, but my voter's certificate have one typographical error. Also, my old college ID have 1 typographical error but my NSO is correct. It can be valid?

Answer: Hi, Prince. What country issued your documents? NSO does not seem to be a U.S. government agency.

Incomplete place of birth
by: Anonymous

Question: Hey, can I travel if my passport has an incomplete place of birth and the municipality is in abbreviation? My flight is less than a week?

Answer: It should not be a problem.

Incorrect place of birth
by: Anonymous

Question: I received my passport with an incorrect place of birth, and I realized I input the wrong data on my passport application. Can I still file the form DS-5504?

Answer: Yes, you can.

Wrong birth date on passport, leaving for Israel tomorrow at 4 PM
by: Sharon

Question: I just realized the birth date on my passport is incorrect. I am leaving for Israel tomorrow at 4 PM, I looked at my passport application and I have the correct date in the application but it was printed wrong on my passport. What should I do?

Answer: You may apply for a passport correction when you return from your trip.

Wrong date of birth and trip is in a week
by: Anonymous

Question: Hi, I’ve just received my passport and it has my Date of Birth wrong. My trip is less than a week away. What should I do? Cancel my trip? Use the passport as is and correct it later?

This is very urgent as my trip is around the corner.

Thanks!

Answer: You may use the passport for your trip and apply for a correction after.

Incorrect date of birth
by: Anonymous

Question: The date of birth on my social security card does not match that on my passport and CDL. It's time to renew it but DMV refused to renew because of the mismatch. I went to the social security office to fix it but they require proof. They need the Naturalization Certificate that we lost and it takes 13 months to get a renewal. So till then i can't get my driver License. What can be done? I can't be without license.

Answer: Since this is an issue with social services, you need to contact them for other options. You may also contact the DMV to see if they have any advice on the matter.

Wrong year on passport
by: Anonymously

Question: My mum mistakenly changed the year I was born on my passport years ago. Is it possible to change it back?

Answer: Yes, you can apply for a correction and provide your birth certificate as proof of the correct data.

Wrong birthday
by: Arthur

Question: After correcting my birth date on my passport, what will happen to other documents such as diplomas with the wrong birth date? Thank you.

Answer: It should not affect your other documents.

Wrong birth date of my mother
by: Anonymous

Question: My mother passed away almost 35 years ago. I don't remember her birthday by heart. When I applied to renewed my passport I couldn't find her birth certificate. So I wrote a guess date but later on I finally found it and I know that what I have on my application was wrong. What will happen to my application?

Answer: There should not be an issue with your application.

Wrong birth date recorded
by: Honest Abe

Question: My birth certificate in Mexico had a typo (Julio = July, versus Junio = June). All my documents in the US (Social Security, employment, naturalization papers, Medicare) indicate a June month, including all previous passports (which is the correct month). When my father passed away I found the Mexican birth certificate. Is it best to continue with the June month as all my US documents indicate June?

Answer: Information on all your documents, especially your passport, must be true and correct. You may apply for a correction of the birth date and submit your birth certificate as evidence of the correct data.

Correction of date of birth
by: Anonymous

Question: Can I correct my date of birth on my naturalization certificate to match my birth certificate? If so more less how long does it take to make the change so i can also correct my passport?

Answer: Please contact the USCIS regarding your Naturalization Certificate.

Correction of date of birth
by: Anonymous

Question: Can I correct my date of birth? My naturalization certificate and U.S. passport don't match my birth certificate. The error was made where I was born and I was given a birth certificate with the wrong date. Many years later, I want to go back and get a copy, this time with the correct birth date.

Answer: Once you have the birth date corrected on your birth and naturalization certificates, you may proceed to applying for a passport correction.

Difference in birth date
by: Anonymous

Question: The birth date on my social security card and on my passport are different. How can i change the date on my passport to match the birth date on my social security?

Answer: You may apply for a correction of the printing error on your passport. Please prepare the following:

1. Form DS-5504
2. Passport with error
3. Evidence of the correct data like your birth certificate
4. Signed statement explaining the error

There is no fee for correcting the error on your passport.

Error on childs passport
by: Anonymous

Question: Hello, I have an issue. There's has been a long standing error on my child's passport concerning his date of birth since his first trip from my home country and he has to file an application soon. How do we go about rectifying the issue?

Answer: Hi. You may have the passport corrected but if it is close to expiration, you can just apply for a new passport instead.

Make sure to fill out the application form with the correct birth date to avoid the same issue.

correction of date of birth
by: Anonymous

Question: I submitted an application for the renewal of my U.S. passport along with a cover letter requesting that my date of birth be changed. I also attached my birth certificate issued by the Philippine government. They told me that I have to correct my date of birth on my certificate of U.S. naturalization before they can process my renewal. I was told by USCIS that they can not correct my date of birth unless the error was made by them. Can I now request to proceed processing my renewal application with my date of birth unchanged?

Answer: You need to fill out passport application forms only with correct information so you cannot apply for a renewal with the incorrect birth date. Please indicate your correct birth date.

If the mistake is just on your U.S. passport, you can submit your naturalization certificate bearing your correct birth date. If the mistake is also on the naturalization certificate, the USCIS should be able to correct it.

Solution to my problem
by: Anonymous

Question: Please, I need a person who can help out in the correction of my passport date of birth and also remove my native name.

Answer: We removed the phone number you posted for security purposes.

In order to have an error corrected on your passport, you need to submit Form DS-5504 along with the following:

-the passport with error
-a signed statement explaining the error
-proof of the correct data
-new passport photo (if it has been more than 90 days since issuance)

If you can also provide evidence of name change, you may also change the name on your passport in the same application. Please call 1-877-487-2778 for further assistance.

Incorrect birth date on passport
by: kaeser

Question: How do I correct the wrong birth date on my passport?

Answer: In order to have the error on your passport corrected, you need to submit the following:

1. Form DS-5504
2. Passport with error
3. Signed statement explaining the error
4. Evidence of the correct data (birth certificate)
5. New passport photo (if the passport was issued more than 90 days ago)

Please submit the above-mentioned requirements to the address on the form.

Wrong place of birth on passport
by: Gbenga

Question: The name of place of birth I filled in on the application form did not appear on my e-passport after collection.

Answer: You may apply for a replacement of the passport with an error. If it has been less than a year since issuance, you may use Form DS-5504 and send it to the address on the form. You must send the following:

1. Form DS-5504
2. Passport with error
3. Signed statement explaining the error
4. Proof of correct data (birth certificate)
5. New passport photo (if passport was issued more than 90 days ago)

There is no fee for passport corrections and it is processed as an expedited service. You should get your new passport in the mail in 2-3 weeks.

wrong date of birth on passport
by: Anonymous

Question: I need to renew my passport which I need to present my birth certificate, but the date on my birth certificate is different from my passport. Can it cause a problem?

Answer: If the date of birth in your passport is incorrect, submit your birth certificate and letter of explanation with the completed form DS-82. Your new passport should be printed with the correct birth date. Click the link below for more information.

Passport Renewal Requirements

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