Passport Name Change Procedure

PROCEDURE FOR PASSPORT NAME CHANGE

Travel the World Visas can assist with expedite passport processing (within 5 business days)  Strictly by appointment only, please email us at brigitte@world-visa.com or or call 202-223-8822 for appointment.

Effective September 26, 2005, as an additional security enhancement, Passport Services will no longer amend valid passports. Instead, customers requesting name changes, extension of validity for limited passports, or correction of a printing error will apply for replacement passports.

Please follow the procedure accordingly to avoid processing delay. An incomplete or incorrectly completed application will delay the issuance of the passport.

Please send the following documents to Travel the World Visas for processing:

1. Actual passport that needs the change
2. Two recent original passport size photographs (2” x 2”) on a white background (click here for the regulations for acceptable passport-type photograph)
3. One completed and signed passport application form. Must have an Original Signature.  NOTE: On the “Mailing Address” line on the passport application, please type your home address where your passport will be mailed directly from the passport agency.  If your application is rejected for whatever reason, please make sure to immediately contact Travel the World Visas.
   • If the change is within one year after issuance, please fill out form DS-5504.
     IMPORTANT: U.S. Passport Agency/Department of State REQUIRES that you fill out the DS82 application form on-line at https://pptform.state.gov/FraudAbuseNotice.aspx?form=DS11. After you complete the form on-line, please print AND sign. Please fax us a copy at 530-579-3315 or e-mail us at
   • If the change is more than one year after issuance, please fill out form DS-82.
     IMPORTANT: U.S. Passport Agency/Department of State REQUIRES that you fill out the DS82 application form on-line at https://pptform.state.gov/FraudAbuseNotice.aspx?form=DS82. After you complete the form on-line, please print AND sign. Please fax us a copy at 530-579-3315 or e-mail us at
4. Original or certified true copy of the document showing the name change (example: Marriage License, Court Order, Divorce Decree, etc.)
5. Signed letter of authorization. Must have an Original Signature (wet signature). NOTE: Digital or Electronic signature is NOT acceptable.
6. Proof of Departure (one of the following if requesting for a rush processing)
   ● Copy of the flight itinerary
   ● Copy of the airline ticket
   ● Letter from your company stating intended travel plans
7. Travel the World Visas Service Order Form
8. Government fee: (NOTE: Our company can issue check to the Passport Agency)
   $78.77 Check or Money Order Payable to “Department of State” (If the change is within one year after issuance)
   OR
   $209.53 Check or Money Order Payable to “Department of State” (Passport Book) – (If the change is more than one year after)
   OR
   $239.53 Check or Money Order Payable to “Department of State” (Passport Book and Card) – (If the change is more than one year after).  NOTE: Passport book and card is processed and sent separately

Please send all the required documents mentioned above and payment (Money Order, Company Check, Cashier’s Check, American Express, Visa or MasterCard or Discover) by FedEx OR UPS to:

TRAVEL THE WORLD VISAS, INC.
1930 18TH STREET NW, UNIT #1
WASHINGTON DC 20009
TELEPHONE: 202-223-8822
FAX: 530-579-3315

Requirements and fees are subject to change without prior notice. All fees are non-refundable, if your application was denied by the consulate or the Passport Agency, or if you withdraw your application that has already been submitted to the consulate or Passport Agency.