Name Change & Data Correction for US Passports

Use the chart below to determine how to correct, change or update information in your U.S. Passport.

What type of correction or change is needed?	How long since the US Passport was issued?	Will I be charged?	See Instructions for & Submit…	Send to…
Printing Error (spelling error or incorrect date of birth)	Anytime, while the US Passport is valid.	No	Form DS-5504	Address shown on Form DS-5504
Name Change	One year or less from date of issue	No, unless expedited service is requested.	Form DS-5504	Address shown on Form DS-5504
Name Change (If you are eligible to use Form DS-82)	More than one year from date of issue	Yes	Form DS-82	Address shown on Form DS-82
Name Change (If you cannot legally document your name change)	Anytime	Yes	Form DS-82+ additional documents required by Form DS-11.	You must apply in person at a local Acceptance Facility or a US Passport Agency.
Additional Visa Pages	Anytime, while the US Passport is valid.	No, unless expedited service is requested.	Form DS-4085	Address shown on Form DS-4085
Replacement of a Limited US Passport	Anytime, if the limited US Passport is eligible for an extension.	Maybe	Form DS-5504 or Form DS-82	Address shown on the form

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