Planning to Change Your Name on Your Passport? Keep These Things in Mind

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Planning to Change Your Name on Your Passport?
Keep These Things in Mind
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If you are seeking a passport name change, you
are at the right place. Just by keeping some
points in mind, you can easily go ahead with a
name change. To begin with, it is important to
have an official document stating your name
change with you. Below we have curated a
detailed blog stating the procedure and important
points to keep in mind while going ahead with it.
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What is The Passport Name Change Process?
To change your name after a year it is issued,
you simply have to execute the three simple steps
given below. Before commencing with it, ensure
you have a name change document with you. These
documents can include a marriage certificate,
court decree, or divorce document.
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Once you have it with you, simply execute the
given steps.
The first step is to fill out the application
form, attach your photo along with the name
change document and make the payment. Now send
this document to the passport authority at your
closest post office. Thereafter you shall receive
an acknowledgment and using that you can track
the progress. The approximate time taken can
range from 4 to 10 weeks for the name change to
reflect. If you have any existing doubts, feel
free to contact eVisaNation for the best guidance.
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Documents Required For A Name Change On Passport
As per the US government norms, you shall be
required to present the following documents based
on whether it has been a year or not since your
passport was issued. Case 1 If it is More Than
a Year DS-82 form. Your current passport
Passport photo Name change document. Fees, based
on your age
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Case 2 If the passport is renewed in less than a
year
DS-5504 form. Passport photo Current
passport Name change document On special
grounds, the authorities might ask for additional
documents. Even if that is the case, dont
worry, just submit the asked documents and you
shall get your name changed. For any further
assistance or doubt solving, feel free to contact
eVisaNation
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Who is Eligible for Passport Name Change?
The following service is only available for US
citizens. Along with that, an individual needs
to possess the following documents Current
valid passport Passport in a good state Age
above 16 years The date of issue shouldnt be
more than 15 days Current passport issued after
the age of 16 For the name change passport
process, you also need to have a document stating
the name change.
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Time is Taken for This Process There are 2
services available. The standard one takes around
10 weeks but the expedited one takes 4-6 weeks.
For the latter, you need to submit an additional
charge of USD 60. Cost for This Process The
passport name change fee is USD 130. This takes
around 10 weeks. However, if you want to hasten
up the process and need the documents in 4-6
weeks, you can do so by paying an additional fee
of USD 60.
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Final Words
So here was your detailed guide for a passport
name change. Once you have the new passport, you
are ready to embark on a journey of exploration.
The process is easy and direct. You can get your
changed passport within a few weeks. However, if
you encounter issues or have some additional
questions that need to be addressed, contact
eVisaNation. We shall be happy to assist you.
Happy traveling!