{"id":16719,"date":"2025-01-09T14:50:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T19:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/blog\/?p=16719"},"modified":"2025-01-09T14:50:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T19:50:58","slug":"changing-your-name-on-a-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/blog\/changing-your-name-on-a-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing Your Name on a Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/istockphoto-1218163262-612x612-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/istockphoto-1218163262-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/istockphoto-1218163262-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/istockphoto-1218163262-612x612-1-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or another legal reason, you should update your passport before traveling. The process depends on how recently your passport was issued and the type of name change you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Limits for Name Changes Without Applying for a New Passport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your passport was issued <strong>less than a year ago<\/strong>, you can update your name <strong>for free<\/strong> using Form <strong>DS-5504<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to submit an original or certified copy of the legal document showing your name change (such as a marriage certificate or court order).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your passport was issued <strong>more than a year ago<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to apply for a renewal using <strong>Form DS-82<\/strong> and pay the standard renewal fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Newlyweds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently gotten married and changed your last name, you\u2019ll need to update your passport before traveling under your new name. To do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit <strong>Form DS-5504<\/strong> if your passport is less than a year old or <strong>Form DS-82<\/strong> if it\u2019s older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include an <strong>original or certified<\/strong> marriage certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send your <strong>current passport<\/strong> along with the application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need your passport fast for a honeymoon or upcoming travel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/\"><strong>The Passport Office<\/strong><\/a> has quick services available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Name Change After Divorce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are reverting to your maiden name after a divorce, follow the same process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>Form DS-5504<\/strong> if your passport is less than a year old or <strong>Form DS-82<\/strong> if it\u2019s older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a <strong>certified divorce decree<\/strong> that states your name change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include your <strong>current passport<\/strong> and a passport photo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Name and Gender Marker Changes on a Passport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those updating both their name and gender marker, the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel.html\">U.S. Department of State<\/a> allows gender marker changes without requiring medical documentation. You can now select <strong>M, F, or X<\/strong> (for non-binary, intersex, or other gender identities). To update your passport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit <strong>Form DS-11<\/strong> (for a new passport) or <strong>Form DS-82<\/strong> (for a renewal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a <strong>certified court order<\/strong> or other legal document for your name change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your preferred <strong>gender marker<\/strong> (M, F, or X).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include your <strong>current passport<\/strong>, passport photo, and applicable fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Your Updated Passport Fast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to update your passport quickly, <strong>The Passport Office<\/strong> can help with your name change. We offer <strong>walk-in and virtual appointments<\/strong> to assist with name changes, renewals, and expedited services. 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