If your passport was issued more than one year ago, you can not make name change on your currenct passport, and you should use the passport renewal instruction.

Step 1 Gather and Prepare U.S. Passport Application Documents

Completed DS-5504 form

Please click on the link at the bottom of this section to download, and complete your passport application (DS-5504).

1. Please print one copy of the completed application form (DS-5504).
2. Do not print the form on double sided pages.
3. You must sign the completed application form (DS-5504).

Click here to download and complete andapplication form (DS-5504).

Your current valid U.S. Passport

You must submit an original marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order showing the change of name. The name change document must bear the official seal of the issuing authority. Uncertified copies or notarized documents can not be accepted. All documents will be returned to you with your passport.

Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance. Must be official passport-type only and approximately 2" x 2" with a clear background. The photo must be in color. Do not wear a hat or any item that covers the face.Face forward only, no side shots or profiles will be accepted. Homemade Digital Photographs are not acceptable.

Note: You may take your passport photos at Kinko's, Walgreens or CVS.

Please provide one of the following items if you have one:

• A copy of your air plane ticket or
• A copy of your itinerary from the travel agent or airline or
• If you do not have a ticket or itinerary please click here

Download and complete two copies of Authorization Letter. This letter will authorize Visa Express to submit and obtain the new passport on your behalf.

1. U.S. Government Fees:Make one check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" (this is the government processing fee).

• Passport Book: $170.00
• Passport Book and Passport Card: $200.00

a. Write applicant's full name and date of birth on the check or money order.
b. All personal checks must show a printed address.
c. Do not cross out and rewrite any information on the check.
d. Temporay or starter check is not acceptable.

2. Processing Time & Service Fee:

*Same day processing - $299
*24 hours processing - $199
*3-5 business days processing- $159
*5-8 business days processing - $119
*8-12 business days processing - $69

Important message to the applicant: For Same day or 24 hours service, you must send your application through FedEx First Overnight Only in order to do the same day or 24 hours process. We must receive your package before 8:00 am. Applications received after 8:00 am will be processed the next business day.

Click here to completely fill-out order form. You will be asked to input your personal information, order information, and payment information. After inputting your data, click on "Submit Order " which will create your completed order form, then print it out and sign it.

Step 2 Ship Documents to Visa Express

Please place the following documents in a FedEx or UPS Express envelope.

• DSP-5504
• Your valid passport
• Two passport photos
• Name change document
• Proof of departure
• Letter of authorization (two copies)
• Order Form
• Payment to "U.S. Dept. of State"
• Payment to "Visa Express"

Important message to the applicant: For Same day or 24 hours service, you must send your application through FedEx First Overnight Only in order to do the same day or 24 hours process. We must receive your package before 8:00 am. Applications received after 8:00 am will be processed the next business day.

Ship to:

Visa Express
Attn: Passport Department
3120 Southwest Freeway
Suite 108
Houston, TX 77098