Name Change

U.S. Passport Name Change Services – Fast and Reliable Processing

Changed your name recently? Whether due to marriage, divorce, or legal reasons, A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services can help you update your passport quickly and correctly.

Who Qualifies for a Name Change on A U.S. Passport?

You may be eligible to use the DS-5504 or DS-82 form if:

Required Documents Change or Correct a U.S. Passport

To apply for a name change on your passport, submit:

DS-82 or DS-5504 Application Form

(Complete online and print with barcode)

Passport Photo Guidelines

(One recent 2×2” color photo with a white background)

Most recent valid U.S. passport

(Flight tickets or a confirmed travel reservation)

Legal proof of name change, such as:

Marriage certificate
Divorce decree
Court order

Visa DC Submission Form (PDF)

Visa DC Authorization Form (PDF)

Third-Party Release Letter (PDF)

Service Options & Fees

Service Type	Processing Time	Visa DC Fee	Gov. Fee	Total Cost
Same Day (Out of Service)	1–2 business days	$350	$212.05 (Mailing included)	Unavailable
5-Day Service	5 business days	$225	$212.05 (includes mailing)	$437.05
10-Day Service	10 business days	$150	$212.05 (includes mailing)	$362.05
15-Day Service	15 business days	$125	$212.05 (includes mailing)	$337.05

For Applicants Under Age 16

Note: An additional $35 acceptance fee must be paid separately to the post office.

Service Type	Processing Time	Visa DC Fee	Gov. Fee	Total Cost
Same Day (Out of Service)	1–2 business days	$350	$182.05	Unavailable
5-Day Service	5 business days	$225	$182.05 (includes mailing)	$407.05
10-Day Service	10 business days	$150	$182.05 (includes mailing)	$332.05
15-Day Service	15 business days	$125	$182.05 (includes mailing)	$307.05

FedEx Return Shipping Options

Shipping Method	Price	Notes
FedEx Standard Letter	$29.50	U.S. only (excluding AK & HI)
FedEx First Overnight	$75.00	Rush & heavier packages
FedEx Saturday Delivery	$48.50	Saturday U.S. delivery

Where to Send Your Application

Send your completed passport name change application to:

Visa DC & U.S. Passport Visa Services, Inc.
1875 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 210
Reston, VA 20191

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