Check the issuance date on the information name of your passport; if the date of issuance was less than one year ago, you need to complete form DS-5504 (see Resources) from the U.S. Department of State's passport website or from your local passport acceptance facility.
Gather the following documents: your current passport, a certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order granting permission to legally change your name and one passport photo. The passport photo must meet the same requirements as the photo in your current passport.
Mail form DS-5504 and all supporting documents (for regular processing) to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90107
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0107
Your new passport is delivered to you six to eight weeks after your request is received by the U.S. Department of State.
Expedite the processing of your passport to have it delivered to you two to three weeks after your request is received by writing a check to the U.S. Department of State in the amount of $60 and including it with form DS-5504 and your supporting documents. Mail to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90907
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0907
Check the issuance date on the information page of your current passport. If the date is more than one year ago you need to complete form DS-82 (see Resources) from the U.S. Department of State or any passport acceptance facility to renew your passport.
Gather your current passport, a certified copy of the document supporting your new name and one passport photo, which must meet all passport photo requirements. Write a check to the U.S. Department of State in the amount of $110, which is the passport renewal fee as of 2011.
Mail form DS-82, your renewal fees and supporting documents (using regular processing times) to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
Your new passport is delivered six to eight weeks after your request is received.
Expedite the handling of your new passport by mailing your information to:
National Passport Processing Center
Post Office Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
Your new passport will arrive two to three weeks after your information is received.
