Contact the Department of State's Office of Children's Issues to get more information or review a list of frequently asked questions about the program. If you have changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or some other legal reason, you will need to get a new passport to reflect the name change.
In addition, you must include your current passport, a certified copy of your legal document showing the name change , and a new passport photo. Unless you request expedited service, you will not have to pay any passport or processing fees.
If you have had your current passport for over a year: You will need to fill out form DS Submit it with your current passport, a certified copy of your legal document showing the name change, and a new passport photo.
Follow the procedures for renewing a passport. If you cannot legally document your name change, you will need to go in person to a passport acceptance facility.
You will need to bring the following:. A combination of documents known as secondary evidence showing proof of your identification. See Change or Correct a Passport for more information. You can have a passport corrected at no charge provided the passport is still valid. Corrections can include printing or spelling errors or incorrect information. If you are traveling within three weeks, you can go in person to a passport agency to make corrections. You must have an appointment.
To make an appointment, you must call the National Passport Information Center. Or, use the online passport appointment system.
You can also mail your documents to the address on Form DS How long does it take to get a passport renewed? How long does it take to get an expedited passport? Here are a few different scenarios and what to do in each:.
Just send in the DS form , an original, certified name change document, the old passport and one color passport photo with the same requirements listed above. If you happen to lose your passport and find yourself at a U. Many pro travelers keep photocopies of their passports as a backup for emergencies, and Lonely Planet editor Trisha Ping suggests keeping a scan of your passport saved online in the cloud, too, both of which will make getting an emergency replacement passport at the consulate easier.
Obviously, the simplest way to keep your passport safe is to safeguard it while you travel. Passport cards are wallet-sized IDs that allow for entry to the U. The Department of State has rules to prevent children from being issued U. It also has programs to protect children involved in custody disputes. They work to prevent a parent from taking a child abroad without the other parent's consent.
Except for some 16 and year-olds, all children must apply for a U. Children under 16 need consent from both parents. Renew their passport by mail if it was issued when they were 16 or older.
Go alone to apply for a passport if they:. Provide a signed, notarized statement from one legal parent saying they approve of the teen getting a passport. If you're living overseas, contact a U. If you think your child has been abducted internationally, call the Department of State at Ask to speak to a prevention officer.
The Department of State has other resources to help parents and children in custody disputes. Passport application processing times vary depending on the time of year. If you have questions about passports, go to the State Department's website. The passport application fee and the execution fee are non-refundable. They are collected and retained by law even if a passport is not issued. If you are outside the U.
Embassy or consulate what forms of payment they are able to accept. This applies to passport renewals or applications for new passports. Bring a Photocopy of U. Citizenship Evidence. Photocopies must be: Legible On white 8. Present ID. Valid or expired, undamaged U. Note : you may be asked to present an additional ID when presenting one of these three documents.
Please note: Some states now issue digital ID documents also known as mobile driver's licenses or mobile IDs. We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your U. You must continue to submit your physical, photo ID and a photocopy of the ID. If you present an out-of-state ID, you must present an additional ID. If you are changing the gender marker in your U. Bring a Photocopy of ID. Determine any Special Circumstances. Provide a Photo. Do not attach or staple your photo to the form.
The acceptance agent or passport employee accepting your form will review the photo and staple it. Some passport acceptance facilities provide photo services for an additional fee. Calculate Fees. Submit your Completed Application. Inside the United States: You must submit your completed application, including citizenship evidence, photocopy of ID, photo, and fees, in person at a passport acceptance facility. You may be eligible to apply in person at a passport agency if you are traveling soon.
Please see Get My Passport Fast for more information. Outside the United States: Please contact your U. Track your Application Status. You may choose one or both of the following shipment options: Delivery to us : Purchase Priority Mail Express from the United States Postal Service for faster shipping of your application to us.
The price for this service varies depending on the area of the country. This means you will receive your passport days after we send it. Department of State for fastest return shipping. You may receive your passport and the supporting documents submitted with your application in separate mailings. If you are renewing a passport card, we will send it to you via First Class Mail. We do not use day delivery services for passport card only applications.
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