Name Change with 5 years Before Expiration by: Mary J
Question: Hello, I'd like to update my passport to my legal married name. I still have 5 years left before my current passport in my maiden name expires. If I submit the name change now with form DS-82, does that also renew my passport expiration date? Will my new passport in my legal married name now expire in 10 years? Wondering if I should renew now or wait until closer to when we start traveling again.
Answer: Hello, Mary. You will be issued a new passport with 10 years validity when you apply for a renewal with name change.
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