Effective September 26, 2005, as an additional security enhancement, we no longer amend valid passports. Instead, customers requesting name changes, extension of validity for limited passports or correction of a printing error will apply for replacement passports.

If the change is within one year after issuance , they will submit a U.S. Passport Re-Application Form (DS 5504) , together with the passport that needs the change, the documentation required, and new passport pictures. There will be no charge.

If the change is more than one year after issuance , customers will need to submit an application for a new passport and pay the normal fees. Of course, if the requested data change is due to a printing error by Passport Services there will be no charge.