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Step 1: Did you just get married? If so, do not change your name just yet! Make sure you travel with your maiden name if you are planning to leave the country on your honeymoon. Why? Because to change your name on a passport can take 10-12 weeks. Why so long? Before you can even think about your passport you have to change your name in the county where you have been a resident for at least 6-months (not where you got married, a common mistake). The first step is to file a name change petition in your state (Find Here). After receiving your court order, now you can proceed with the following steps.
Step 2(a) - If you received a new or renewed passport within the past year:
Fill-Out the Passport Application DS-5504
Make Sure to Attach
- Recent Photo (Go to the Unites States Postal Service Branch in your area)
- Certified Copy of the Court Ordered Name Change -or- Marriage Certificate
- Your Current Passport
- *If Choosing Expedited Service include a check for $60 made out to the "Department of State".
Now, there is NO FEE for this service but for an extra $60 you can choose to have an expedited service which will guarantee your passport back to you within 14 days (trust me, I have done this and I got it back within 1 week!).
Where to Send Passport Application for Expedited Service:
(Make Sure to Write Exactly Below on the Outside of Your Envelope)
Expedited Service
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90907
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0907
Where to Send Your Passport for Standard Service
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90107
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0107
Step 2 (b) If you received a new or renewed passport beyond the past year:
Fill-Out the Passport Application DS-82
Make Sure to Attach
- Recent Photo (Go to the Unites States Postal Service Branch in your area)
- Certified Copy of the Court Ordered Name Change -or- Marriage Certificate
- Your Current Passport
- Check for $140.00 made to the "Department of State"
- *If Choosing Expedited Service include a check for $60 made out to the "Department of State".
For an extra $60 you can choose to have an expedited service which will guarantee your passport back to you within 14 days
Where to Send Passport Application for Expedited Service:
(Make Sure to Write Exactly Below on the Outside of Your Envelope)
Expedited Service
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
Where to Send Your Passport for Standard Service
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
Want to receive your Passport EVEN FASTER?
Add an additional check in the amount of $12.72 to the "Department of State" and in the memo write in "overnight delivery". This way if you are cutting the time frame short you will guarantee the fastest retrieval of your passport.
What else can I help you with?
How do you change your name on passport due to marriage?
You will have to get a new passport. Look in the related links and there is a how-to guide.
Can you travel with your old passport after a name change?
Yes, you can travel with your old passport after a name change as long as the passport is still valid and the name change is documented with official proof, such as a marriage certificate or court order. It is recommended to also carry the documentation of the name change along with the old passport when traveling.
How can you change your name on your USA passport with a valid foreign marriage certificate?
hi I am an american citizen and married in kosovo..how do I change my last name on my passport to my new maried last name....
Do you have to pay to change your name on your passport after marriage?
If you have got a new passport within the last year, then no. But beyond one year, yes.
Is a widow should submit the marriage certificate to apply fresh pass port?
In the United States, if the widow has not changed her name after the death of her husband and has a passport with her married name, she does not need to submit any name change documents (marriage certificate, etc) with her passport application. She does not need to get a new passport until her old one is about to expire since all her identification documentation will have the same name. However, if the widow has changed her name upon the death of her husband, or marriage to a new husband, she will need to submit a copy of the legal paperwork that changed her legal name. For marriage, a marriage certificate is sufficient; for a name change, a copy of the court certificate should be enough.
What is needed for changing your name on your passport?
To change one's name on one's passport one will need evidence of one's new name. In the case of marriage this would be a marriage certificate. If one changes one's name by deed poll, one must send the deed to the passport office along with the application form.
What is the process for updating my passport with my hyphenated last name?
To update your passport with a hyphenated last name, you will need to fill out a passport renewal form and provide legal documentation of your name change, such as a marriage certificate or court order. Submit the form, documentation, and your current passport to the appropriate passport office or agency. You may also need to pay a fee for the name change.
If you still have 5 years left on your passport and you just got married can you just carry your marriage certificate with your passport instead of paying to get your name changed on your passport?
no, u have to change it on yr passport too
Does your passport number change when you change your name?
No, your passport number does not change when you change your name.
If a bride does not change her name at her wedding will she be able to in the future If so what is the process for that?
The bride would need to file for a name change at the courthouse. The costs vary, depending on the location. Essentially, she would be changing her name--they just give you a "freebie" upon marriage.
What does place of name change on passport mean?
Often people think that it is the location of the marriage, which can be totally wrong. In fact, the marriage does not change your name whatsoever, it just gives you the ability to do it easier. The "place of name change" is the location where you filed your name change with the federal Social Security office.
Can I still use my passport if it is in my maiden name?
Yes, you can still use your passport if it is in your maiden name, as long as the name on your passport matches the name on your travel documents and tickets. It is recommended to carry a marriage certificate or other legal documentation to show the name change if needed.
