Changing Name - Passport

JT519 Posted: Aug 16, 2011 05:05 PM

Changing Name - Passport

Hi Ladies,
Has anyone changed her name on her passport? I kinda want to get the ball rolling in case we book a trip and don't want to have to then wait for it to hopefully come back on time.
I got my passport a year and a half ago and technically only used it once, so I really don't want to have to pay $$ for a new one since this one is barely used.
I just changed my name today at social security and the dmv so I'm ready to start the other stuff.
However, I'm really confused. There are huge price differences listed for renewing your passport ($140 vs. $30) and I'm not sure which one to use. Would I change the passport book and card or just the card? I'm so confused!
If anyone has done this, please advise!!

Thanks!

Moonmist09 Posted: Aug 16, 2011 05:29 PM

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i haven't changed my passport yet. i was waiting until it expired next year before i updated my name. sorry no help

spdy540 Posted: Aug 17, 2011 12:39 AM

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I had to 'renew' my passport book because it was over 1 year old by one month eventhough I didnt use it and it cost 110. I got to change my name on my passport card for free because it was only 10 months old. I actually sent them in together to just get the name changed but the passport book bounced back say they need a 110 processing fee for renewal but the card will be free of charge due to it being under 1 year since it was issued. HTH.

dctead Posted: Aug 17, 2011 08:50 AM

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I have to change mine as well (trip in may...woo hoo!!)... and it will cost over 100 to do so... The web site says if you got your pasport under a year prior to the name change, its free... but over a year - and you'll have to pay.

Linzee636 Posted: Aug 17, 2011 09:06 AM

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I just changed mine as well.... it was $110 (my passport was over a year old), and then becuase I'm a huge slacker, I had to pay the $60 rush fee.

I think if it's less than a year old, it's much less.

breezyknollsadie Posted: Aug 17, 2011 09:43 AM

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I just mailed my application to change my name on my passport. If it was issued less than a year ago then there is no fee to change your name. You just have in fill out the form and send it along with you passport, new picture and official marriage lisense. Make sure to get a tracking number since you are sending such important documents. You will get your marriage lisence back. I never go anywhere but I figured I should update it now since there isn't a fee.

Here is the website:

http://travel.state.gov/passport/correcting/ChangeName/ChangeName_851.html

HTH!