1. One (1) application from (DS-5504), Passport amendment/validation application (green form). Click here. To download this form, you must have Adobe® Reader® installed on your computer. If you do not, please click here.

2. Submit Documentary evidence such as: must be originals - no copies accepted
a) A certified court order
b) Original Marriage Certificate, or
c) Other sastifactory evidence or support a change of name

3. Valid signed US Passport.

4. Release letter. Click here for release letter.

5. Proof of Departure - only 1 (one) of the following is needed if leaving within the next 3 weeks.
a) Copy of round trip airline tickets
b) 'Company Letter of Expedite' from your company. Click here
c) Travel Itinerary

6. Department of State fee is $60.00.

7. Order Form (click here)

8. Two (2) passport photographs.

NOTE: If the name change is due to marriage, you must submit the original copy of the marriage license, not a photocopy. You will get it back with your passport.