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Name Changes Instruction Sheet

What You Need:

Passport Requirements: Valid/signed U.S. passport.
Passport Photo Requirements: Two passport photos (2x2 with white background). Click here for details.
Passport Application Forms: One completed Reapplication form DS5504 (within one year of passport issuance for name-change).
One completed Renewal Form DS82 (if the passport was issued more than a year ago and less than 15 years).
If the current passport was issued more than 15 years ago, please follow the instructions for New US Passport.
Proof of Departure: Copy of computer generated flight itinerary from the airline ticket or travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating US departure date by private aircraft.
Letter of Authorization: Two signed Letters of Authorization.
Additional Requirements: Court-Certified Name Change Decree OR Marriage Certificate (Not a Marriage License) OR Divorce Decree, in the form of a certified copy.
Global Reservation Form and Fees: Complete and print the Global Reservation Form (Order Summary Page) and include all necessary fees.

US Government Fees: PLEASE NOTE: New US Government Passport Fees go into effect July 13th, 2010
Fee Effective July 13th, 2010:
  • If you are submitting Form DS5504, $60.00 payment included on the Global Reservation form or payable in the form of a check made out to the U.S. Department of State.
  • If you submitting Form DS82, $170 payment included on the Global Reservation form or payable in the form of a check made out to the U.S. Department of State.
  • Processing Time: Passports can be processed as emergency, Same Day/Next Day (depending on U.S. departure date) or rush, 3-10 business days.
    For emergency Same Day/Next Day processing, you must call to Travisa to make a reservation for your passport submission date.

    Mailing Instructions:

    1. Complete and print out all forms.
    2. Check all information for accuracy.
    3. Mail the Global Reservation Form with all of the items above to Travisa. Processing is available in the following location(s):

     
    Send documents to:
    Travisa - Chicago
    120 S. State Street, Unit 3
    Chicago, IL 60603
    Tel: (312) 332-1161
    Tel: (800) 766-0608
    Fax: (312) 332-1163
     
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    Travisa - Los Angeles
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    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    Tel: (323)932-7300
    Fax: (323)9327304
     
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    Travisa - San Francisco
    41 Sutter St., Ste 214
    San Francisco, CA 94104
    Tel: (415) 837-0771
    Tel: (800) 421-5468
    Fax: (415) 837-0775
     
    Send documents to:
    Travisa - Washington, DC
    1731 21st. St. NW
    Washington, DC 20009
    Tel: (202) 463 6166 ext 3
    Tel: (866) 951 1212
    Fax: (202) 299 0687
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