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.
Does not apply? Return to U.S. passport services selection guide.
- 8-14 business days
- $5995
plus government fees.
- 5-7 business days
- $11495
plus government fees.
- 3-4 business days
- $16495
plus government fees.
- 1-2 business days
- $21495
plus government fees.
1 Gathering the necessary documents to change the name on your passport
- a
- Name change (Amendment) order form
- Complete our order form indicating turnaround time for passport name change (amendment) service.
- b
- 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.
- c
- Two (2) passport photos
- Photos must be recent, identical, 2x2 inches, not from a vending machine. More on passport photo requirements.
- d
- Proof of the name change
- A certified copy of either
- A marriage certificate, or
- A name change court decree
- e
- Letter of Authorization
- Download, print out, sign and date this letter of authorization.
- f
- Valid passport
- Passport must have at least one year validity remaining. If your passport expires within a year please apply for passport renewal.
- g
- 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.
- h
- Payment
- Certified Check or Money Order for $60 payable to " U.S. Department of State "
Passport fees have increased and go into effect on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
2 Shipping the documents to VisaHQ.com
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
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
