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    Name change

    If your passport was issued more than 1 year ago please follow the Passport renewal guidelines.
    Step 1. Gathering the necessary documents
    Step 2. Shipping the documents


    Name change
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    only $199.95
    3 business days
    only $149.95


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    Step 1. Gathering the necessary documents
    1 If your passport was issued less than 1 year ago: Form DS-5504 Download and fill out this application form. Be sure to sign and date your application. If your passport was issued more than 1 year ago please follow the Passport renewal guidelines.
    2 Two (2) passport size photos Photos must be recent, identical, 2x2 inches, not from a vending machine. More on passport photo requirements passport photo
    3 Proof of the name change A certified copy of either
    - A marriage certificate, or
    - A name change court decree
    4 Letter of Authorization Print out 1 copy of this letter. Fill out all the necessary information and sign.
    5 Valid passport Make sure that the expiration date is more than 1 year away. If your passport expires within a year please apply for passport renewal
    6 Travel itinerary
    (Rush Service only)
    - Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country, or
    - Copy of a travel itinerary with the applicant's name showing dates and flight info, or if neither is available and traveling for business
    - A letter from the employer
    7 Payment Certified Check or Money Order for $60 payable to "US Department of State"
    8 Our order form Please fill out our Order Form and indicate the type of processing that you require (Rush or Regular)
    Step 2. Shipping the documents to us

    For faster service and accurate tracking we recommend using FedEx. Please make sure that the following documents are included:

    1. Signed and dated Amendment Form (DS-5504)
    2. Two (2) passport size photos.
    3. Proof of the name change
    4. Valid Passport
    5. Signed Letter of Authorization
    6. Travel itinerary (Rush Service only)
    7. Certified Check or Money Order for $60 to US Department of State
    8. Printout of our processed Order Form

    Our address:
    VisaHQ.com
    Passport Services
    2005 Massachusetts Avenue
    Washington, DC 20036
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