Forms for changing name on passport

I just had to do this and thought I'd pass it along. If you have a current, valid passport, changing to your marital name is really easy. Pop the original passport, new photos ($6 at Genovese) your original marriage certificate (the municipal one, not one from the church) + a form called DSP-19 and put it in the mail. That's right - you do not have to appear in person and its free! Here's the link to download the forms. You'll need Adobe Reader. Its a simple 1 page form and the instructions are on page 2. http://travel.state.gov/get_forms.html

Forms for changing name on passport

I just did it..and just got a call from the passpart office asking if I sent my passport with the form and lic.....it seems they have lost my passport. ( I am a bit worried it was stolen). Also where did you read to send new pictures? From what I found out that wasn't needed, an amendement would be made to my old passport. Did you get it back yet?

http://travel.state.gov/dsp19.pdf

The mailing addresses to the various agencies that will process your app are on the second page. I only mailed it mid-February and it takes 4-6 weeks to process. Hope this helps.

http://travel.state.gov/dsp19.pdf

I am pretty sure you don't need to send new pictures. On the directions and list of what to send it doesn't mention pictures for a name change. I just hope they found my passport!!!