Name Change Passport
Your passport must be current and accurate at all times as an international
traveler. If you have legally changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or
any other reason, you will need to change the name of your passport.
International regulations require all your identifying documents to match
exactly. We understand that the passport process can seem complicated, so
we’re here to help and to get you an updated passport as soon as possible in 3-4 business days.
U.S. Passport Name Change Application Requirements.
You will need complete the passport name change process if:
- You currently have an unexpired U.S. passport that was issued less
than 1 year ago - You have legally changed your name and have legal documentation of a
name change
If your passport was issued more than 1 year ago, you will need to apply for
a passport renewal with form DS-82, also including the legal documentation
of your name change as explained below.
It’s easy to apply for a name change with Tamar International.
1. Choose how quickly you need your passport:
Business Days
- 3-4 Business days: $650.00
**Processing times are business days which begin from day of submission to Department of State Passport Office.
2. Gather application requirements
You will need:
- 1. DS-5504 OR DS-82 Form. Complete DS-5504 if your passport is less than
1 year old. If it is more than 1 year old, complete DS-82. You only need to
complete one form. You can complete these forms online at
https://pptform.state.gov/. You will need two
copies. - 2. Travel itinerary. If you have a travel itinerary, include it with
your other documentation. The date of printing must match the date on the DS
form completion. Print one copy. - *Must be within 14 calendar days of travel or 30 calendar days of travel if a visa is needed.
- 3. Passport Photo. You will need two identical passport photos. The
government requires your passport photo to be in color, printed on matte or
glossy photo quality paper, 2×2 inches with the head sized between 1 inch
and 1 3/8 inches, taken within 6 months, white background, full-face
directly facing camera, eyes open, and neutral expression. Don’t wear tinted
glasses, sunglasses, or headwear unless for religious or medical purposes.
In that case, you will need to provide a letter explaining your reason for
wearing it. - 4. Authorization Letter. We need a signed and dated letter authorizing
us to act as your agent to expedite your name change. Print two copies. - 5. Documentation Required for Name Change. An original or certified copy
of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order allowing for
legal change of name is required. Photocopies are not acceptable. - 6. Current Passport. The U.S. Government requires your current, original
passport in good condition. - 7. Government Fee. Provide a check or money order payable to “U.S.
Department of State” for $80.00 with form DS-5504 or $190.00 with form DS-82.
Temporary checks are not acceptable. Express mail service fee of $21.36 for expedited passport return. Not mandatory but suggested. If this fee is not included passport will be returned by Department of State Passport Agency by normal mailing service offered by passport agency.
3. Ship to Tamar International
Don’t ship your documents to the address on the passport application form; ship to Tamar
International to have your passport name change expedited. We will finalize
the process. If you have any difficulties with your documentation, give us a
call at (646) 475-6463. We’re happy to provide personal specialized service.