Passport Name Change: Tips On How To Do It Effectively

If you have had your name legally changed, you will need to apply for a pass port name change. The procedure for this will depend on several factors, including how long ago your current passport was issued. Depending on your situation, there may or may not be a fee and you may or may not be able to make your application by mail.

If your passport was issued within the last year and you have had your name legally changed due to a court order or getting married, you can have your passport reissued at no charge. You must mail your current passport, along with the application for name change and an original or certified copy of the evidence of the name change. Also included must be two photos taken within the last 6 months.

If your existing passport in your old name was issued more than one year ago, an alternative form must be used. It too can be mailed if you have the legal proof of your name change. However, in this case, you must also send in a fee along with the legal proof and the recent photos.

If you are unable to supply legal proof of your change in name, you must make your application in person. This situation is treated similarly to applying for a new passport. You will be required to show at least three forms of public records which detail your assumed name along with your birth place and date. They must show use of the name for at least five years.

Minors who are younger than 16 must also make their passport application in person and submit all the same documentation. In addition, the parents or guardians of the child must also appear at the agency. Legal proof of the relationship of the parents or guardians to the child must also be supplied. You should check the requirements for passports for minors to be sure that you arrive with all the proper documents.

Receipt of your revised passport can take, generally, from around 4 to 6 weeks. However, it can take as many as ten weeks to arrive. If you require it sooner, you may want to ask for an expedited passport. This service will require an additional fee. The expedited service can be requested for any type of United States passport form.

It still can take between 2 to 3 weeks for an expedited passport to reach you. If you are in an emergency situation requiring your revised passport faster, you will have to call the National Passport Information Center for a special appointment. Alternatively, you can use a passport expediting service to speed up your name change.

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