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Amendments
 

Amendments 
Since September 26, 2005, as an additional security enhancement, valid passports are no longer amended. Instead, customers requesting name changes, extension of validity for limited passports, or correction of a printing error must apply for replacement passports.

If the change is within one year after issuance, you need to submit a U.S. Passport Re-Application Form (DS-5504), together with the passport that needs the change, the documentation required, and a passport picture. There will be no charge for routine processing.

If the change is more than one year after issuance of your current valid passport, customers will need to submit a passport application (DS-82), together with the passport that needs the change, the documentation required, and a new picture.  The cost includes the $70 application fee and $40 security surcharge, for a total of $110 for routine processing.  If the requested data change is due to a printing error, there will be no charge.