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Application for a U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals: Correction, Name Change to Passport Issued 1 Year Ago or Less, and Limited Passport Replacement
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Form DS-5504 in short
Form DS-5504 lets a U.S. passport holder get a new passport without paying the regular fee in three cases: a name change by marriage or court order within one year of issue, a data or printing error, or replacing a passport book limited to two years or less. It is sent by mail with your current passport.
| Issued by | U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs |
|---|---|
| Current version | DS-5504 04-2025 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | U.S. citizens or non-citizen U.S. nationals who can answer Yes to at least one eligibility statement in Section A: your passport was issued less than one year ago and your name changed within a year of issue; your information was printed incorrectly; or your passport book was limited to two years or less for a reason other than multiple losses or serious damage. Lost, stolen or damaged passports need Form DS-11 instead. |
| Who receives it | U.S. Department of State, National Passport Processing Center. |
| Where to send it | Routine service: National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 90107, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0107. Expedited service: National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 90907, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0907. Write Expedite on the envelope. People living outside the United States and Canada cannot use these addresses and should check their U.S. embassy or consulate. |
| Deadline | For a name change, your passport must have been issued less than one year ago and the name change must be within a year of issue. A data error reported within one year gets a full validity passport; reported later, the new passport is valid until the original would have expired. A limited passport from the prior gender policy must be replaced within two years of issue. |
| Fee | No fee, except optional expedite and 1-2 day delivery fees for a name change or limited passport replacement. A passport with a data or printing error is corrected at no cost if it is still valid. Current fees are at travel.state.gov/passportfees (checked 2026-10-25 from the form's instructions). |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF |
What changed
The current PDF is the 04-2025 edition (OMB expiration 06/30/2028). Item 3 asks applicants to select M or F matching their biological sex at birth.
How to fill out Form DS-5504, line by line
| Item 1 | Name The name to print in the new passport. If it differs from your old passport, attach a certified name change document. |
| Items 2 to 4 | Date of birth, sex and place of birth Date of birth as MM/DD/YYYY. Place of birth as city and state, or city and country as presently known. |
| Item 5 | Social Security number Required if you have one. If you have never been issued one, enter zeros and attach the signed statement the instructions give. |
| Items 6 to 8 | Email, phone and mailing address Contact details for status messages and the address where the passport is mailed. Use In Care Of if you do not live at that address. |
| Item 9 | Other names used Up to two previous legal names, such as a maiden name. Attach a separate sheet for more. |
| Application Page 1 | Photo and signature Staple one 2x2 inch color photo taken within six months, then sign and date under the declaration. |
| Items 20 to 23 | Reason for the new passport Answer the name change, printing error and limited passport questions. For a correction, tick only the fields to correct and write them as they should appear. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using DS-5504 for a lost, stolen, damaged or mutilated passport. That needs Form DS-11.
- Using it for a name change when the passport is more than one year old. That needs Form DS-82 or DS-11.
- Not enclosing your most recent passport book or card.
- Sending a name change document that is not certified, or a plain photocopy.
- Photo problems: older than six months, eyeglasses, wrong size, or a non-white background.
- Correcting errors on the form with white-out. The form says to start a new one.
- Printing both application pages on one sheet. Print page one and page two on separate pieces of paper.
- Mailing to the domestic address while living outside the United States and Canada.
Questions about Form DS-5504
Is there a fee for Form DS-5504?
No, unless you ask for expedited service or 1-2 day delivery for a name change or limited passport replacement. Errors in a still-valid passport are corrected at no cost.
My passport is more than a year old and I changed my name. Can I use DS-5504?
No. The form says to use Form DS-82 or DS-11, depending on your situation.
Can I submit DS-5504 in person?
The form says it can be submitted by mail to the National Passport Processing Center. People outside the United States and Canada follow their embassy or consulate's process.
Will I get my documents back?
Yes. Original documents that are not damaged, altered or forged are returned, usually in a separate mailing from the new passport. Photocopies are not returned.
How long is the new passport valid?
For an error reported within one year of issue, 10 years for adults or 5 years for minors. Reported after one year, it is valid until the original would have expired.
Does the new passport have the same number?
No. Each new passport book or card gets a new number.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.