Name Change / Corrections
There are several reasons why you might need your name changed or corrected on your U.S. Passport. The most common is a name change due to marriage or divorce. Additionally, the Department of State / Passport Agency does occasionally make typing or other errors when issuing passports.
Name Change Due to Marriage / Court Order - Passport Issued Less than One (1) Year Ago
If your passport was issued less than one (1) year ago, you can easily obtain a new passport reflecting your new name.
Do it yourself:
- Follow the detailed instructions on the Department of State website:
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html |
SOS Service:
- Contact SOS for detailed instructions via email
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Name Change Due to Marriage / Court Order - Passport Issued More than One (1) Year Ago
If your passport was issued more than one (1) year ago, you must follow the instructions for renewing a passport. Please be sure to include an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or the government-issued document evidencing your legal name change under federal or state law.
Correction of Printing Error (Spelling Error / Incorrect Date of Birth)
If your passport contains a spelling error or incorrect date of birth, you can apply to have it corrected at no fee any time while the passport is valid. You should always check a new passport for accuracy immediately upon receipt.
Do it yourself:
- Follow the detailed instructions on the Department of State website:
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html |
SOS Service:
- Contact SOS for detailed instructions via email
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U.S. Passport Services
Passport Renewal ● First-Time Passport Applicant ● Lost or Stolen Passport ● Name Change / Corrections ● Damaged Passport ● Second U.S. Passport ● Additional Visa Pages
Passport Renewal ● First-Time Passport Applicant ● Lost or Stolen Passport ● Name Change / Corrections ● Damaged Passport ● Second U.S. Passport ● Additional Visa Pages
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
SOS acts only as an agent and accepts no responsibility for the services of the U.S. Department of State / Passport Agency in connection with any application or passport service. SOS shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or delays occasioned by any decision or action of the Passport Agency, nor for any loss, damage, or delays which result from the use of any shipping/delivery service such as FedEx, the US Postal Service, UPS, or DHL. By submitting any materials to SOS or otherwise utilizing our U.S. Passport Services you release SOS from any liability in connection with any loss, damage, or unforeseen delays.
SOS acts only as an agent and accepts no responsibility for the services of the U.S. Department of State / Passport Agency in connection with any application or passport service. SOS shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or delays occasioned by any decision or action of the Passport Agency, nor for any loss, damage, or delays which result from the use of any shipping/delivery service such as FedEx, the US Postal Service, UPS, or DHL. By submitting any materials to SOS or otherwise utilizing our U.S. Passport Services you release SOS from any liability in connection with any loss, damage, or unforeseen delays.
