Things You'll Need:
- Certified copy of marriage certificate
- Certified copy of name change court decree
- Certified copy of divorce record
- Two passport photographs
- Current passport
- Mailing envelope
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Step 1
Get a copy of form DS-5504. This form can be used if your name was changed within a year of having your passport issued. This can be printed on-line or you can get it from your local passport office. This office is often found in a major post office.
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Step 2
Get a copy of form DS-82 if your name was changed after a year of having your passport issued. This is a renewal application and can be downloaded on-line or picked up at the passport office.
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Step 3
Order a certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce documentation, or the name change court decree, as needed. Make sure that you get a copy because you need to keep one of these in your own records.
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Step 4
Fill out the appropriate application completely. If you are using DS-82, you will need to pay $72 to the U.S. Department of State. If you are using DS-5504, there is no fee.
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Step 5
Put the application, certified documents, check (if needed), your old passport, and two passport photos into an envelope. Mail these to the address on the application.
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Step 6
Watch for your changed passport to arrive in the mail.
