Passports
Name Change and Correcting Passport Errors
Please use DS-5504 (PDF 76KB) in order to make name changes or correcting information on your passport.This form should only be used for making a data change for a previously issued, currently valid U.S. passport within one year from the date of issue:
- When there is a change in your identifying information, such as name-change due to marriage or by court order;
- To extend the validity of certain previously limited passports; or
- To correct a Passport services printing error
When submitting, please include;
- Re-application Form DS-5504 (PDF 76KB)
- The passport to be replaced
- The documentation required for the change (see instruction on page 2 of the form), and
- New photo.
If it is MORE than one year since the date of issue, you must submit Form DS-82 (PDF 73KB) (or (DS-11, if appropriate (PDF 73KB) and pay the applicable fees. Of course, no fees are required when the cause is a printing error by Passport Services. For more information please see Form DS-82 (PDF 73KB).
Appointment
- An appointment is necessary to apply in Ankara. To book an appointment, please follow this link
Contact Information
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Send an E-mail to American Citizen Services
The American Citizen Services are provided between 14:00 and 16:30 pm Monday to Thursday.
You need to make an online appointment before you visit Online Appointment SystemYou may call (90) (312) 455 5555 or fax us on (90) (312) 466 5684.
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