Changes of Name

• If you have changed your name, you may apply to have this change reflected in your passport. Please note that as of September 26, 2005, U.S. passports will no longer be amended to change items appearing on the data page; you will therefore need to apply for a new passport in your new name.

Changes of Name By Marriage

If you have changed your name by marriage, you may apply for a new passport to be issued in your new name. If your passport was issued more than 12 months ago, you should follow the instructions for Passport Renewal.

If your passport was issued within the last 12 months, you may follow the instructions below.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following:

• Your current U.S. passport;
• Your original marriage certificate. If it was issued in a language other than English, a certified translation should be submitted;
• Passport application form DS-5504: Form DS-5504 must be printed on separate sheets of paper. Do NOT print this form on the front and back of the same sheet;
• Two identical 5x5 cm passport photographs: The Embassy will reject any photographs that do not meet the specified requirements. Vending machine photographs and photographs printed on a home computer are unacceptable;
• Fees: There is no fee for this service if your current U.S. passport was issued within the last 12 months.

Processing Time

The application for a full-validity passport will be sent to the United States for printing with a secure, photo-digitized image of the bearer. You should allow seven working days for your application to be processed. When your new passport is ready, you will need to come back to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy to pick it up. Your old passport must be submitted to the Consular Officer. It will be cancelled and returned to you at this stage.

In cases where the applicant must travel urgently or has an immediate need for a passport, the Embassy or Consulate can issue an emergency limited-validity passport, which cannot be extended.

Changes of Name By Means Other Than Marriage

If you have changed your name, you may apply for a new passport to be issued in your new name. Under U.S. passport law, only certain forms of name changes may be entered into a U.S. passport, and application requirements vary depending on the way the name was changed. Please read the Specific Requirements for Changes of Name section for detailed information.

Application requirements vary slightly depending on when your most recent passport was issued. Please read the instructions carefully, as incomplete documentation may delay your case.

Application Requirements

Please bring the following to your appointment:

• Your current U.S. passport;
• Passport application form DS-5504: Parents should sign for children under age 14. Form DS-5504 must be printed on separate sheets of paper. Do NOT print this form on the front and back of the same sheet;
• Additional documents as requested in Specific Requirements for Changes of Name for your specific type of name change;
• Two identical 5x5 cm passport photographs: The Embassy will reject any photographs that do not meet the specified requirements. Vending machine photographs and photographs printed on a home computer are unacceptable;
• Fees: There is no fee for this service if your current passport was issued within the last 12 months;
• If applying for a child under the age of 16, you will also be required to submit the parental consent requirement.

Additional Requirements for Passports Issued More than 12 Months Ago

In addition to the above listed requirements, please also provide the following if your passport is more than one year old:

• Passport application form DS-11 instead of form DS-5504: Applicants aged 16 and over must sign their own applications. Form DS-11 must be printed on separate sheets of paper. Do NOT print this form on the front and back of the same sheet;
• Fees: The application fee for an applicant under the age of 16 is U.S. $85; aged 16 and over is $100. The accepted payment method is cash, U.S. dollars only.

Method of Application

You are required to apply for the passport in person at this office. The American Citizens Services Unit public hours are any working day, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Processing Time

An application for a full-validity passport will be sent to the United States for printing with a secure, photo-digitized image of the bearer. You should allow seven working days for your application to be processed. When your new passport is ready, you will need to come back to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy to pick it up. Your old passport must be submitted to the Consular Officer. It will be cancelled and returned to you at this stage

In cases where the applicant must travel urgently or has an immediate need for a passport, the Embassy or Consulate can issue an emergency limited-validity passport.