Form DS-5504: Application for a U.S. Passport Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement
Form DS-5504 lets you update or correct a recently issued U.S. passport by mail, usually without paying the full application fee again.
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What is DS-5504?
Form DS-5504 is the State Department application used to change the name on a U.S. passport, correct a printing or data error, or replace a limited-validity passport with a full-validity one. It is designed for people whose passport was issued recently, so eligibility depends on how long ago your current passport was issued and the reason for the change.
Unlike a renewal, DS-5504 is submitted by mail with your most recent passport, documentation supporting the change (such as a marriage certificate or court order for a name change), and a new passport photo. If you are outside the eligibility window for DS-5504, the State Department will direct you to Form DS-82 or DS-11 instead.
Who files DS-5504?
- Passport holders whose legal name changed shortly after their passport was issued
- People whose passport contains a printing or data error made by the agency
- Holders of limited-validity passports who now qualify for a full-validity book or card
- Applicants directed to DS-5504 by the State Department after a passport agency review
How to fill out DS-5504
- Confirm on travel.state.gov that DS-5504 is the right form for your situation; timing rules decide whether you use DS-5504, DS-82, or DS-11.
- Fill out the form with your current passport details, the corrected information, and your mailing address.
- Gather your most recent passport, an original or certified document supporting the change, and one new passport photo.
- Print and sign the completed form.
- Mail the package to the address listed in the current DS-5504 instructions for your service type; processing times and any expedite options are posted on travel.state.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to file Form DS-5504?
In many eligible cases there is no fee for the corrected passport book itself, though optional services like expedited processing cost extra. Fees and eligibility windows change, so check the current instructions at travel.state.gov before mailing.
What if my passport was issued too long ago for DS-5504?
If you fall outside the eligibility window, you apply with Form DS-82 (renewal by mail) if you qualify, or Form DS-11 in person. The State Department site has a short questionnaire that points you to the right form.
Do I have to send my current passport with the application?
Yes. Your most recent passport book or card must be included with the DS-5504 package, along with evidence of the name change or the error and a new photo.