How to Change Passport Visa Names
If your name has changed due to marriage, a court order or was printed in error on your passport, you need to change your name on your U.S. passport. If your passport was issued less than a year ago make the adjustment by completing form DS-5504. There is no fee for this service unless you require expedited service. Those that have had their passport for more than a year need to complete form DS-82 and pay applicable renewal fees.
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Instructions
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Passport Issued Less Than A Year Ago
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Complete form DS-5504. This form can be found online at the U.S. Department of State website.
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Take two passport-style photographs. The photographs must measure 2 inches wide by 2 inches tall, be identical and in color. They must also have been taken within the past six months and show your current appearance. The U.S. Department of State has a passport acceptance facility search tool on its website that allows individuals to search for acceptance facilities in their area that takes photographs on-site.
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Mail your application and supporting documents to the address listed on form DS-5504. Include your completed application, a certified copy of your marriage certificate or government-issued document showing your legal name change, your U.S. passport and two recent photographs. You may want to use a traceable method of delivery to confirm the delivery of your application.
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Track your application status online. It takes approximately five to seven business days for your passport application to show online.
Passport Issued More Than A Year Ago
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Complete form DS-82. This form can be found online at the U.S. Department of State website.
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Take two passport-style photographs. The photographs must measure 2 inches wide by 2 inches tall, be identical and in color. They must also have been taken within the past six months and show your current appearance. The U.S. Department of State has a passport acceptance facility search tool on its website that allows individuals to search for acceptance facilities in their area that takes photographs on-site.
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Pay applicable renewal fees. As of March 2010, there is a $75 fee to renew an adult passport. Fees are payable by personal check or money order.
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Mail your application and supporting documents to the address listed on form DS-82. Include your completed application, applicable renewal fees, a certified copy of your marriage certificate or government-issued document showing your legal name change, your U.S. passport and two recent photographs. You may want to use a traceable method of delivery to confirm the delivery of your application.
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Track your application status online. It takes approximately five to seven business days for your passport application to show online.
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Tips & Warnings
Those that cannot legally show evidence of a name change must apply for a name change in person. Applicants must bring a completed DS-11 form, a valid U.S. passport, two passport photographs and at least three public records showing your date and place of birth and show exclusive use of your assumed name for at least 5 years.
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