Expedited U.S. Passport Processing by U.S. Vital Documents. Speedy processing for new passport, renewal, lost / stolen, child, name change or second limited passports.

Rush Name Change Passport Service

This process is for changing a name in a valid passport. Follow these steps if the name change has occured within one year of the passport issuance. If the passport has been issued more than 1 year ago, follow passport renewal procedures.

If your scheduled departure is less than 4 days then you are eligible for our Rush Name Change Passport Service

If your are leaving more than 5 days, click here for Regular Name Change processing.

In order to expedite your name change passport application, please follow each of the following steps. An incomplete or incorrectly completed application will delay the issue of your passport.

Letter of Authorization

Please print 2 copies and sign both with original signature. Our office must instruct you which letter to use based on where your passport will be processed. Call us below in Step 9 to determine this.
Chicago Letter of Authorization
Philadelphia Letter of Authorization

Your valid passport

Evidence of Immediate Travel Must provide a copy of 1 of the following:

Round trip ticket indicating travel to a foreign country
Travel Itinerary
Business traveler’s may submit a business letter if the above is not available

Application Form DS-5504

DS5504

. Original Legal Records Documenting Name Change

Original certified Marriage license
Original certified Divorce Decree
Photocopies of documents are not accepted by the Passport Agency

Fees - Government and U.S. Vital Document fees can be paid by money order or credit card.

$60 government fee payable to Passport Services
The U.S. Vital Documents fee depends on the processing time you choose please see the order form below for the exact fees.

Two Passport Photographs: Must be taken by a professional passport photographer.

U.S. Vital Documents Order Form

Print our Order Form. Fax to (512) 331-8230 and include with request.

Federal Express Shipping Instructions

PLEASE BE SURE TO CALL US AT 512-331-8222 BEFORE SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS

Call us at (512) 331-8222 to discuss application.

Send Federal Express to:
( This is a Fed Ex building, and will only accept Fed Ex shipments.)

Federal Express Shipping Instructions

Do not send your information to any of the addresses on the order form without prior confirmation by our office. We will instruct you in Step 9 (above) where to send your application when you call our office.

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