Amending/Extending the validity of a Passport

2. For name changes, descriptive information changes, or the extension of validity for limited passports or corrections of any printing errors you must provide either:

Option A.

• Form DS-5504 - fillable or DS-5504 - non-fillable; for applications within one year of issuance of current passport (please ignore the instructions and follow the Consulate's instructions instead)
• The passport to be replaced;
• The documentation required for the change; (ie. marriage certificate, divorce decree). Originals will be returned.
• One (1) U.S. passport photo
• There is no charge for routine processing of these changes.
• You may drop off this application at the guard building. Please click here for these instructions. If you would like to make this application in person you must book an appointment on-line. Please click here to book your appointment.

OR

Option B.

• Form DS-82-fillable or DS-82 - non-fillable, for applications more than one year after issuance of current passport (please ignore the instructions on this form and follow the Consulate's instructions instead)
• The passport to be replaced;
• Acceptable evidence of name-change, such as marriage/divorce/adoption decree; or Court order of name-change;
• Appropriate fees; and
• One (1) U.S. passport photo
• You may drop off this application at the guard building. Please ensure that the form has been signed, click here for these instructions. If you would like to make this application in personal you must book an appointment on-line. Please click here to book your appointment.

OR

Option C. 

• Form DS-11- fillable or DS-11 - non-fillable, for changes more than one year after the issuance of the passport but are not eligible to use form DS-82. (please ignore the instructions on this form and do not signed until instructed to do so by the Consular Officer)
• The passport to be replaced;
• Acceptable evidence of name change, such as marriage/divorce/adoption decree; or court order of name change;
• Acceptable identification; (eg. drivers license)
• Appropriate fees;
• One (1) U.S. passport photo;
• Meet additional requirements for children under age 16.
• Once you have completed the above steps you must apply in person at the Consulate. To do so you must book appointment on-line. Please click here to book your appointment.