Whether you've changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or "just because," the paperwork involved can be a huge hassle. If you're planning on traveling overseas, you'll need to get a new passport with your new name to avoid getting stuck at the border. But how do you know if you need a passport renewal or name change? We can help you understand which passport process you need to follow. Passport Renewal and Name Change How do you request a…
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According to the Telegraph, a British woman who legally changed her name to Mrs. Pudsey Bear to help raise money for charity was denied a passport by the British government. The 37-year-old woman, born Eileen De Bont, changed her name to raise £4,000 for the BBC charity Children in Need. She has changed her name successfully on her bank account, credit cards and tax records, but the Identity & Passport Service refused to issue her a passport in the new…
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If you've gotten married, it can take a long time to get everything changed over from your maiden name to your married name. Some documents, inevitably, will get lost in the shuffle. So, what happens when you book a vacation overseas, only to discover a few days before you're scheduled to leave that your passport is in your old name? There are a few different options available for rushing a passport name change, depending on how much time you have…
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Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, so does the US Passport Agency. Whenever you get a new passport, you should look it over carefully, just to make sure all of the information is correct. If there is a printing error, you'll need to get it corrected before you travel. How do you fix a printing error on your US passport? Fortunately, you don't have to go through the entire application process again. Instead, submit Form DS-5504. You'll also need to send in…
