You are applying for a name change for a U.S. Passport because:
-Your current valid U.S. passport was issued LESS than one year ago
-You need to correct a typo to your name or date of birth
-Your name has been changed due to marriage or court order
#1 – Fill out the State Department Application online
Your first step will be to fill out your application online. The U.S. Passport Agency will not accept hand written applications. You will need to go to the State Department’s website (www.travel.state.gov ) to fill out your application for name change (less than 1 year), form DS-5504. Once you enter your information onto the application, you will click “Create Form” which prepares the application for printing. The form has a 2-D barcode which the State Department can scan into their database. Print two (2) copies of this application and be sure to sign it! Please CLICK HERE for the DS-5504 application.
#2 – Ship Documents to Beltway Visa and Passport for service
Once you have printed and signed your form DS-5504, Application for name change (less than 1 year), you are ready to ship to us. Please send us the following items:
1. Your completed DS-5504, Application for name change
2. Proof of Citizenship
You must have an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, naturalization papers or old passport. If you do not have your birth certificate, you can obtain a certified copy from the state where you were born. You can also go to vitalchek.com to get information regarding ordering certified copies of birth certificates.
3. Your Valid Passport
Your valid passport must be sent to us for submission. Be sure it has not expired.
4. Name Change Document
Your original, court ordered name change document or the original Marriage Certificate (with official seal) that legally changed your name will need to be submitted. All original documents will be returned to you with your new passport.
5. Passport Photos
You must submit two (2) identical passport sized (2” x 2”) photos. Please do not attempt to take your own passport photos. They can be rejected for many reasons. Most pharmacies, photo studios or FedEx offices can take quality passport photos for you. Photo requirements are:
-white background
-full face, front view
-photos must be identical and taken in the last six months
-do not wear a head covering unless for religious reasons (please provide explanation)
-wear normal daily attire (no uniforms, costumes, etc)
-if you normally wear a wig or glasses you may wear them for the passport photo
6. Proof of Departure
Please submit a copy of your travel itinerary or airline tickets showing the date you will be departing the U.S. for international travel. Omit if you have no travel plans.
7. Beltway Visa and Passport – Passport Order Form and Payment
This is a one page form you should include with your documents. It is your opportunity to let us know exactly what type of service you need, provide travel dates, special instructions, shipment information and payment information. The U.S. Passport Office will charge $60 for a new passport due to name change. Please CLICK HERE for our order form. Please note that our service fee for our agent to process your passport request is in addition to fees collected by the U.S. Passport Agency. Beltway Visa and Passport expediting fees are: $150 per passport for 5 day service and $200 per passport for next-day service.
8. Beltway Visa and Passport – Passport Authorization Form
This form gives Beltway and Passport permission to submit on your behalf at the U.S. Passport Agency in Washington, D.C. for expedited service. It must be original signature in blue ink! Please CLICK HERE to print out the authorization form.
9. Shipping Address
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC
3421 Wake Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
Please ship to us by a means that is traceable. We suggest FedEx, UPS or Express mail.
It is not advisable to send your passport or vital records through regular service via the U.S. Postal Service.
10. Call Us
Please call us at 1-888-698-1703 to let us know your documents are on the way and by what method they will be arriving. We will look out for them and call with any questions upon arrival.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is NOT a U.S. Government agency. We are NOT affiliated with any embassy or government. For passport service you may apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office at www.travel.state.gov For visa service you may apply directly to the embassy for the country you will be visiting. The U.S. Passport Office and embassies charge between $60 and $450 for passports and visas, depending on the type of service you request. Throughout our site, you will find links to the U.S. Passport Office and embassy websites if you wish to apply directly through them.
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is a visa and passport expeditor. If for any reason you do not wish to apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office or Embassy, you may use our service to process on your behalf. WE CHARGE A FEE FOR THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO ANY FEES YOU WILL PAY TO THE U.S. PASSPORT OFFICE OR EMBASSY. Our fees range from $70 to $200, depending on the type of service you request. Our fees cover: pickup of your materials in the D.C. area, review of documents, hand submission and pickup by agent including waiting time and our consultation with passport and visa officers.
