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How to change your name on your passport after marriage

There are three ways to update your passport, depending on when you got it and when you changed your name. Answer two quick questions below to see your form, what to send and the fee, from travel.state.gov.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Content reviewed against official .gov pages. How we check sources.

Which passport form do I use after marriage?

Question 1 of 2Was your passport issued less than 1 year ago, and did you change your name less than 1 year ago?

Answer two questions to see which form to use.

How much does a passport name change cost?

Passport name-change paths
SituationFormFee on this page
Your passport was issued less than 1 year ago, and you changed your name less than 1 year agoDS-5504, by mailNo fee ($60 if you want expedited processing)
It's been more than 1 year, and you can renew by mailRenewal by mail$130 for an adult passport book renewal
It's been more than 1 year, and you can't renew by mailDS-11, in person$130 passport book application fee + $35 acceptance fee (adult)

Other fees and dates

Expedited service

$60

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1–3 day return delivery

$26.87

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Official page last updated

September 28, 2026

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Common questions

Which passport form do I use to change my name after marriage?

It depends on when your passport was issued and when you changed your name: DS-5504 if both were less than 1 year ago, renewal by mail if you are eligible, or DS-11 in person otherwise. Answer the two questions on this page to find your path.

How much does a passport name change after marriage cost?

DS-5504 if your passport was issued and your name changed less than 1 year ago (no fee, $60 to expedite); renew by mail if you are eligible ($130 for an adult book); otherwise apply in person with DS-11 ($130 plus a $35 acceptance fee). Return delivery in 1-3 days is $26.87.

Do I need a new passport photo for a name change?

Not confirmed yet.

Photo rules depend on which form you use, so check travel.state.gov for your form.

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Should I update Social Security before my passport?

We suggest it. Update Social Security first, then your driver's license or state ID, then your passport, so your new name is the same everywhere.

Do I have to change the name on my passport after marriage?

Not confirmed yet.

Please check travel.state.gov for the current answer.

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Can I travel with my old passport after getting married?

Not confirmed yet.

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What proof do you need to change your name on your passport?

For DS-5504, send an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate (or another name change document). To renew by mail, send a certified copy of it. To apply in person with DS-11, bring a valid ID in your new name.

Source: travel.state.gov

Does your passport name have to match your Social Security card?

Not confirmed yet.

Please check travel.state.gov for the current answer.

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