SUBMIT FORM DS-5504 IF: |
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If your U.S. passport was issued more than one year ago, you may not be eligible to use Form DS-5504. See Correcting or Changing Information in Your U.S. Passport for more information. |
STEPS TO SUBMITTING FORM DS-5504 :
Read and understand Steps 1-3 before leaving this page. There is no fee when submitting Form DS-5504 using Routine Processing. Printing errors (typos) will be corrected at any time while the passport is valid for no fee using Form DS-5504.
STEP 1: Complete and Print Form
Enter your information online and print Form DS-5504. Print the completed form using black ink on one-sided pages. |
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Print a blank Form DS-5504 and complete by hand. Print the form on one-sided pages and complete with black ink. |
- Failure to provide information requested on this form, including your social security number, may result in significant processing delays and/or the denial of your application.
- Form DS-5504 can also be obtained from your local Acceptance Facility or a Passport Agency.
STEP 2: Sign and Date
You must sign and date Form DS-5504 on page 1 of the application.
STEP 3: Submit Completed Form + Additional Documents
- Your valid U.S. passport
- Evidence to support the change requested (see Instruction Page 2 of the form)
- If the passport was issued more than 90 days ago, one new Passport Photo
- Your valid U.S. passport
- Evidence to support the change requested (see Instruction Page 2 of the form)
- One new Passport Photo
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- We strongly encourage you to mail your passport application and any personal documents using a traceable delivery method.
- In order to protect the contents of your mailing from the elements throughout the delivery process, we encourage you to mail your passport application and any personal documents using a secure means of packaging, such as a Tyvek envelope.
If You Wish to Expedite Your Passport Application:
- Include a check or money order for $60.00 made payable to the U.S. Department of State (See Passport Fees)
- Clearly mark ‘EXPEDITE’ on the outside of the envelope
- We recommend using an overnight delivery service for delivery to and from the Passport Agency
See Application Processing Times and How to Get a Passport in a Hurry for more information.
NEED A U.S. PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY?
You should make an appointment to be seen at a Regional Passport Agency only if:
Contact the National Passport Information Center to make an appointment or locate a Passport Agency.
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If you are overseas and need to apply for or renew your U.S. passport, please follow the instructions under the U.S. passport section in Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad. |