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Passport Name Change or Correction (Form DS-5504)

Update your U.S. passport within one year of issuance.

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Estimated fee

No government fee (expedited processing costs extra)

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Typical timeline

6 to 8 weeks (routine processing)

Category

Travel

Who qualifies

You qualify if your current U.S. passport was issued less than one year ago and needs a name change or error correction, or if you are replacing an emergency passport issued less than one year ago.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Complete Form DS-5504

    Fill out your personal information and identify the exact changes or corrections you need.

    Watch out: Sign and date the form clearly in black ink. Unsigned forms are returned immediately.
    Common rejection reason: Applying after the one-year cutoff date from passport issuance.
  2. 2

    Gather Legal Evidence

    Collect the official documents that verify your name change or show the printing error.

    Watch out: Send certified originals or certified court copies, not standard photocopies.
    Common rejection reason: Submitting uncertified photocopies of marriage certificates or court orders.
  3. 3

    Attach a Compliant Photo

    Provide one color passport photo taken within the last six months.

    Watch out: Do not wear eyeglasses, uniforms, or head coverings unless you have a documented exception.
    Common rejection reason: Photo glare, wrong dimensions, or an outdated picture.
  4. 4

    Mail Your Packet

    Send your completed form, current passport, photo, and legal documents via trackable mail.

    Watch out: Use USPS trackable delivery to avoid lost documents and track delivery safely.
    Common rejection reason: Mailing to an incorrect processing center or using an untracked envelope.

Documents you'll need

  • Current U.S. Passport

    Your undamaged, recently issued passport book or passport card.

    Note: Must have been issued less than one year ago.

  • Legal Name Change Document

    A certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court-ordered name change.

    Note: Photocopies and notarized copies are not accepted; must be a certified copy.

  • Passport Photo

    One 2x2 inch color photo on a plain white background taken within six months.

    Note: Must meet official government biometric standards with no glasses.

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Fees and timelines are as published by the relevant agency and may change — verify before filing. This guide is general information, not legal advice.