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How to change your name on a passport
Gather required documentation.
Filing a name change application requires supporting documentation to get started, and gathering them beforehand can make the process easier.
Ensure you have a certified name change document.

Options are:
(1). This may vary depending on your reason for changing your name. For example, if you are changing your passport name due to an error on your passport, including your birth certificate will suffice.
(2). This document will help ensure that your first and last name are not restricted to a specific country. For example, you may already have an passport issued by the u.s.
(3). You'll need one for all those reasons. It must include evidence of your identity (including-but not limited to-a driver's license, a u.s.
(4). You may opt to file your application on a u.s. passport database rather than a u.s.
(1).