A Rush Passport & Visa Services - Passport Change of Name: Amendment in US Passports for Changing Names

Requirements to Expedite Name Changes on Valid Passport
IF	THEN
Your passport was issued LESS than 1 year ago *AND* Your name has been Legally Changed due to Marriage or Court Order	You must mail: Your current, valid U.S. Passport Completed Form DS-5504 Application for a U.S. Passport: Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement A complete and unaltered photocopy of your marriage certificate or your name change court decree Two recent, color Photographs (if required) Applicable fee $60.00 for expedited service fee *Click here to complete* Form DS-5504.
NOTE: There is no fee for this service unless you require Expedited Service

IF	THEN
Your passport was issued MORE than 1 year ago *AND* Your name has been Legally Changed due to Marriage or Court Order	You must submit : Your current, valid U.S. Passport Completed Form DS-82 Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail Applicable Fee $170.00 A complete and unaltered photocopy of your marriage certificate or your name change court decree Two recent, color Photographs Click here to go to the Department of State Passport Wizard to complete form DS 82.

You must submit the following documents:

1 ) YOUR MOST RECENT VALID U.S. PASSPORT TO BE REPLACED.

2 ) You must include your Marriage, Divorce, or Adoption papers that clearly show the name of the county and the dates that your name was officially changed.

3 ) If your name has changed more than once, you must construct a letter showing the chronological order that your name changed including the dates.

4 ) New Photos. Since the passport agency will be issuing a new passport, two recent passport photos will be required to be submitted with the application.

5 ) A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, Payable to U.S. Department of State for $60.00 for DS 5504 or $170.00 for DS 82. *As of 07-13-10 The U.S. State Department is requesting a $60.00 Expedite fee for any person requesting expedited services. Any one requesting Rush services (services obtained within 7 to 10 business days) must show proof of departure.

6 ) PROOF OF DEPARTURE
This can be in the form of copy of the international leg of the airline ticket, paid/confirmed itinerary or company letter from the employer or prospective employer on company letterhead. (2 copies are needed - 1 inside of the package and 1 outside of the package)

Tourist : Photo copy of the international portion of the airline ticket or Itinerary, which is marked paid or confirmed, showing the departure from the country within 10 business days.
Business : A letter from the employer on company letterhead, signed by someone in a management position (other than yourself).

7) AUTHORIZATION LETTER
Letter giving A RUSH Passport & Visa Services permission to process your application and pickup the completed passport. This letter allows A Rush Passport & Visa to become your agent and discuss the status of your application. Click here to download A Rush Passport & Visa Letter of Authorization. (pdf format)