Name Change - Passport Amendment

Apply for U.S. passport name change if:

you changed your legal name since the passport was issued;
and your passport was issued less than one year ago.

If your passport was issued more than one year ago please apply for U.S. passport renewal.

Does not apply? Return to U.S. passport services selection guide.

How Fast Do You Need It?

SAME DAY

Fast 2-4 DAYS

Express 5-7 DAYS

Rush 8-10 Days

11-15 DAYS

Name change (Amendment) order form	Complete our order form indicating turnaround time for passport name change (amendment) service

If your passport was issued less than 1 year ago: Form DS-5504	Download and fill out the DS-5504 application form. Sign and date your application. If your passport was issued more than one year ago please apply for U.S. passport renewal.

Two (2) passport photos	Photos must be recent, identical, 2x2 inches, not from a vending machine. More on passport photo requirements.

Proof of the name change	A certified copy of either - A marriage certificate, or - A name change court decree

Letter of Authorization	Download, print out, sign and date this letter of authorization.

Valid passport	Passport must have at least one year validity remaining. If your passport expires within a year please apply for passport renewal.

Travel itinerary	- Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country, or - Copy of a travel itinerary with the applicant's name showing dates and flight info, or if neither is available and traveling for business - A letter from the employer. For 24 hour passport service only travel dates must be within 14 days.

Payment	Certified Check or Money Order for $60 payable to " U.S. Department of State "

Shipping the documents to Passport King

For faster service and accurate tracking we recommend using FedEx. Please make sure that the following documents are included: 1. Signed and dated Amendment Form (DS-5504) 2. Two passport size photos 3. Proof of the name change 4. Valid Passport 5. Signed Letter of Authorization 6. Travel itinerary (Rush Service only) 7. Certified Check or Money Order for $60 to US Department of State
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