NAME CHANGE
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Tell us how your name changed and when your passport was issued. It takes about 10 minutes, and we pick the right form for you.
PRIVATE PASSPORT EXPEDITING SINCE 1992
Change Your Name on Your
Passport Fast.
Expedited passport name change after marriage, divorce or a court order, as fast as 3–4 business days. Most people need no in-person visit: we prepare the right form, you send it to us, and our courier takes it to a passport agency.
Fast optionsAs fast as 3–4 business days*
Expert reviewDocument checks before submission
Tracked handlingClear shipping milestones
*Business days, counted from when we receive your eligible, complete documents. Government fees are separate.
Since 1992Private travel-document service
Expert reviewGuidance before submission
Phone & chatReal assistance when you need it
Clear costsService and government fees separated
STEP 01 — CHOOSE YOUR PACE
Choose Your Name Change Speed
Pick the turnaround you need. Speed comes first; the service fee is shown clearly beside it. Add your travel date and we'll point you to the speed that fits.
Optional. Helps us check which service fits.
EMERGENCYFASTEST OPTION3–4 business days
Our quickest option, for when you travel within days in your new name.SERVICE FEE$449
RUSH6 business days
A faster option when your trip is coming up soon.SERVICE FEE$349
PRIORITY8 business days
A balanced option with a little more time before you travel.SERVICE FEE$249
ESSENTIAL12 business days
For updating your passport ahead of a trip further out.SERVICE FEE$199
Service fees and speeds are our current price book. The government fee ($216.87 for a renewal in your new name; Form DS-5504 costs less) is separate and shown before you pay. Business days start when we receive your complete documents.
STEP 02 — EXPERIENCE THE PROCESS
From Application to Delivery, Every Detail Handled.
Real steps, understandable checkpoints, and an expert team helping you update your name fast.
PRE-SUBMISSION REVIEW
✓ Form completeness
✓ Photo requirements
✓ Supporting documents
Review complete*
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We prepare and check
We prepare your DS-5504, DS-82 or DS-11 and check your certified name-change document and photo before anything is submitted.
COURIER HANDLINGTracked handoff
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You send it to us
Send us your current passport, photo, signed form and certified document with our prepaid label. Our courier takes it to a passport agency.
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DeliveredIllustrative tracking milestone04
Back to your door
Your passport in your new name comes back by tracked overnight delivery, with your name-change document returned too.
*Screens are illustrative of our process, not live customer records or a promise of government approval.
THE DIFFERENCE EXPERTS MAKE
Checked Before
It’s Submitted.
Name changes get held up by small things: the wrong form for the passport's age, or a photocopy instead of a certified certificate. Every application includes choosing the right form and checking your documents before anything is submitted.
What Do You Check?PAV PRE-SUBMISSION REVIEW
SAMPLEName change readiness
Right form for your passportReviewed
Certified name-change documentReviewed
Current passport and signatureReviewed
Passport photo requirementsReviewed
Application ready for the next required step
PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCE
Expert Help.
Real Reassurance.
Since 1992, travelers have turned to our private passport service for document preparation, courier coordination and help with time-sensitive applications.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Name Change Rules, Without the Guesswork.
Find the route that’s right for you before you start.
Which form do I need?
Passport issued less than a year ago: Form DS-5504, with no application fee. Issued more than a year ago and eligible to renew: a renewal in your new name, with no in-person visit. Otherwise: Form DS-11 in person. We pick the right one for you.
Which form explained →What proves my name change?
A certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order: an official copy from the issuing office, not a photocopy. You send it with your current passport, one new passport photo and the signed form we prepare; the document is returned to you.
Documents explained →What do you do, and what do I do?
We prepare your form, check every document, and coordinate courier submission to a passport agency and tracked return. You send everything to us with our prepaid overnight label. Government fees are $216.87 for a renewal in your new name, or $86.87 with Form DS-5504.
What our service includes →MORE WAYS WE CAN HELP
Every Passport Situation, Handled.
Not changing your name? Find the service that fits your situation.
Passport renewal
Same name, passport expiring? Renew fast, with no in-person step.
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New adult passport
First U.S. passport? We prepare your DS-11 and check every document.
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Child passport
Passport for a child under 16? We guide you through both parents' consent.
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Lost or stolen
Passport lost or stolen? Replace it fast.
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Second passport
Keep traveling while your main passport is away for a visa.
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Emergency passport
Traveling within days? See our fastest passport options.
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FAST ANSWERS
Passport Name Change Questions.
The questions people ask most about changing the name on a passport fast, answered plainly.
Explore Name Change FAQsSpeed and timing
How fast can I change my name on my passport?
With PassportsAndVisas.com, as fast as 3-4 Days. Our speeds are Emergency 3-4 days, Rush 6 days, Priority 8 days, Essential 12 days, counted in business days from the day we receive your application, and your passport in your new name comes back by tracked overnight delivery. Doing it yourself, the State Department currently quotes 4–6 weeks routine or 2–3 weeks expedited, plus shipping time in each direction. Full answer →
Can I renew my passport and change my name at the same time?
Yes, and most people do. If your passport was issued in the last 15 years when you were 16 or older and is undamaged, you renew with Form DS-82 in your new name and include a certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order. No in-person visit, and with us it's as fast as 3-4 Days. Full answer →
How long do I have to change my passport after a name change?
There's no deadline: your passport stays valid in your old name. Timing does affect cost, though. If your passport was issued less than a year ago, Form DS-5504 changes the name with no application fee; after a year, it's a renewal with the full fee. Full answer →
Which form
Which form do I need to change my name on my passport?
It depends on your passport. Issued less than a year ago: Form DS-5504. Issued more than a year ago, within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older and undamaged: Form DS-82, a renewal in your new name. If you don't qualify for either, or can't document the change, Form DS-11 in person. We work out the right form when you order. Full answer →
My passport is less than a year old. What changes?
You use Form DS-5504, which updates the name on a recently issued passport with no application fee: you pay only the government's expedite and delivery fees, $86.87, plus our service fee. You send your current passport, a new photo and the certified name-change document, and no in-person visit is needed. Full answer →
Can I change my name on my passport online?
Not as a fast option. The State Department's online renewal isn't available to everyone and can't be expedited. For a quick name change, we prepare your DS-82 or DS-5504 and our courier takes it to a passport agency. Full answer →
Marriage and divorce
How do I change my name on my passport after marriage?
Get a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the office that issued it, then apply in your married name with Form DS-82, or DS-5504 if your passport is less than a year old. We prepare the form, check the certificate and photo, and courier your application to a passport agency, as fast as 3-4 Days. Full answer →
Do I have to change my passport after getting married?
No. Your passport stays valid in your maiden name until it expires, and you don't have to update it. Many people change it to keep their documents consistent, and it costs least within a year of the passport being issued. Full answer →
Can I travel with my old passport after getting married?
Yes. Your passport is still valid, so book your tickets in the exact name on your passport, usually your maiden name. Problems happen when the ticket is in your married name and the passport isn't. If you'd rather travel in your new name, update the passport first; with us it takes days, not weeks. Full answer →
How do I change my passport name after a divorce?
The same way as after marriage: include a certified copy of your divorce decree showing the name change, and apply with Form DS-82, or DS-5504 within a year of the passport being issued. If your decree doesn't mention the name, a court order may be needed; tell us and we'll confirm. Full answer →
What document proves my name change?
A certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order, issued by the office that holds the record. Photocopies and decorative ceremony certificates are not accepted, and they're a common reason name changes get held up. The document is returned to you with your passport. Full answer →
Cost and other
How much does a passport name change cost?
Our service fee is Emergency $449, Rush $349, Priority $249, Essential $199, depending on how fast you need it. Government fees depend on the form: $216.87 for a renewal in your new name, or $86.87 with Form DS-5504 when your passport is less than a year old. You see every fee before you pay. Full answer →
Does my passport have to match my driver's license or Social Security card?
No, it doesn't have to match them. What has to match is your airline ticket and your passport. Many people update their Social Security record first, because other ID updates follow it, but you can change your passport in any order. Full answer →
What if I can't document my name change?
Then you apply in person with Form DS-11, and the State Department may ask for other evidence that you use the new name. Tell us your situation when you order and we'll confirm exactly what you need; you sign in person, send the application to us, and our courier takes it from there. Full answer →
Can you help if I'm not a U.S. citizen?
Changing the name on a U.S. passport is only for U.S. citizens. If you hold another country's passport, its embassy or consulate handles the change. We can still help with your travel: we handle visas for travelers of any nationality. Full answer →
YOUR NEXT TRIP STARTS HERE
Your New Name.
On Your Passport, Fast.
We pick the right form, check your documents and courier your application, so your passport matches your new name in days, not weeks.