Change the Name on Your U.S. Passport
With proof of your legal name change

The passport application must be filled out online, then printed and signed.  Handwritten applications are not accepted. To indicate your name change, answer 'yes' to 'has your name changed' and follow the prompts.

Important:

• Print and sign two (2) copies of the (completed) application. We will need both for processing.
• Sign with black pen only. Electronic signature is not accepted.
• Expedited service is currently unavailable for applicants selecting the gender marker X option.

Need help with the DS-82 Application?

• Download our DS-82 Passport Application Instructions
• Common Passport Application Issues

Click here to begin your online DS-82 Passport Renewal Application Form. 

Please print and complete two (2) copies of the Letter of Authorization

Important:

• All signature areas must be signed with black/blue pen. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.
• The letter must be printed on 8 1/2 x 11 size paper. No other size paper is accepted. 
• Passport applications for Minors, must enter child's name as applicant's name.

Your passport must meet these criteria. If not you will need to apply for a New Passport: 

• Was issued within the last 15 years. 
• You were at least 16 years of age at the time.
• Is undamaged. 
• Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change.

1. Your previous passport will be returned to you in a second mailing after you have received your new passport.
2. Passport card holders: if you are renewing your Passport Book and Passport Card, you must submit both documents to be renewed. If you have lost or misplaced your Passport Card, you must also complete and sign the Statement Regarding a Lost of Stolen Passport Card.

Submit one (1) recent passport photograph taken within the last 6 months.
Eyeglasses cannot be worn in your passport photo.
Please review the Passport Photo Style Regulations for additional information.

An original or certified copy of one of the following name change documents is required:

• Marriage Certificate (marriage license not accepted) 
• Divorce Decree
• Government-issued document/court order indicating your legal name change under federal or state law.

IMPORTANT! For those using our 4-6 business day service, an international travel itinerary is required.
An itinerary is not required for other processing times.

Provide a copy of one of the following. (Applicant's name must appear on documentation):

• Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country or;
• Copy of a flight itinerary indicating dates of international travel or;
• Business travelers may submit a Sample Business Letter- Passport Applicant

Check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" for $216.87 (add birth date on memo line). Please note: Starter checks (checks without a pre-printed address) and 3rd party checks are NOT accepted and will cause delays if used.

Passport Card: If you are also applying for a passport card you must send a check in the amount of $246.87 payable to the "U.S. Department of State". Passport cards cannot be expedited and will be mailed to the address indicated on your application.