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 identical, taken within the past 6 months, 2x2 inches, and 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 1-2 business day passport service only travel dates must be within 14 days.

H

Government Fees

Certified Check or Money Order payable to the "U.S. Department of State" for $60.00