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Passport name-change form finder
Which passport form you need comes down to two questions: was your passport issued less than a year ago, and if not, can you renew by mail? Answer them below and we'll point you to the exact form, DS-5504 (free, within 1 year), DS-82 (mail renewal), or DS-11 (in person), with the official .gov page behind it.
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Official sources
Every step is backed by an official government page — confirm the current rules on the source before you act.
- https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/renew-replace/change-correct-passport.html
- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/change-correct.html
- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html
- https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/forms.html
Frequently asked questions
- Which passport form do I use to change my name after marriage?
- DS-5504 if your passport was issued less than 1 year ago (free). DS-82 to renew by mail if it's been over a year and you meet the mail-renewal conditions. DS-11 in person if you don't qualify to renew by mail.
- Is DS-5504 really free?
- Yes. Within 1 year of your passport's issuance, the State Department charges no fee for a name-change correction with DS-5504. You only pay $60 if you want it expedited.
- What do I send with the form?
- Your most recent passport, an original or certified marriage certificate, and (for DS-5504) one passport photo. Photocopies of the marriage certificate aren't accepted.
- Same forms after a divorce?
- Yes — the DS-5504, DS-82, and DS-11 form logic is identical. The one thing that changes is the document that traces your old name to your new one: a certified divorce decree instead of a marriage certificate.
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