PURPOSE An Affidavit Regarding a Change of Name may be submitted with an application for a U.S. passport when the name which is used by the applicant is (1) substantially different from that shown on the evidence of citizenship or (2) has been adopted without formal court proceedings and was not acquired by a marriage.
Citizens: United States Citizens who change their name due to marriage, divorce, or because of any other circumstance may travel using their United States passport or other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative approved document in their prior name.
Statement of Special Family Circumstances (DS-5525) Use in limited circumstances if one parent or guardian cannot locate the other parent or guardian. The parent who is applying should submit this special form with Form DS-11.
The DS-60 form, 'Affidavit Regarding a Change of Name,' is used to provide evidence and affirmation of a name change for individuals applying for a U.S. passport when the name change is not due to marriage or a court order.
✓ If you can only provide two public documents, submit Form DS-60, Affidavit Regarding a Change of Name, from two or more people who can swear or affirm that they have known you by both names and that your new name has been used exclusively for five years or more.
A name affidavit, in essence, is a legal document that confirms a person's identity. It's often used in transactions or legal circumstances where one must verify that they are who they claim to be. A name affidavit can become a crucial document in various circumstances.
To correct a data or printing error, submit the following by mail: Form DS-5504 (find mailing instructions on the form) Your current passport. One color photo. Evidence of the error (e.g. your U.S. birth certificate showing the correct spelling of your last name). You will not have to submit any fees.