Is it a bad idea to use a passport with an old name on it?

It is not a good idea to travel on an old passport in your former name. Travelling with documents in different names can cause problems. You may use your passport as evidence of who you are (such as when hiring a car abroad or when reporting a theft to police for an insurance claim).

1. Can you travel with your old passport after name change?
2. What if my passport has my old last name?
3. Is my passport valid if I change my name?
4. Can I keep my maiden name on my passport?
5. Is there a fee to change your name on your passport?
6. Can I use my husband's last name without legally changing it?
7. Do I need to update passport after marriage?
8. How do I get a new passport after I get married?
9. Does my passport have to match my airline ticket?
10. What happens to your passport when you change your name?
11. Does your social security card have to match your birth certificate?
12. How long are passports taking right now?

Can you travel with your old passport after name change?

US Citizens: United States Citizens who change their name due to marriage, divorce, or because of any other circumstance may travel using your United States passport or other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative approved document in your prior name provided you bring proof of your name progression such as; a marriage ...

What if my passport has my old last name?

Answer: Ideally, your passport would have your current, legal name in it. However, you should not have any problem using a passport with your maiden name and your marriage certificate if you travel by land or sea.

Is my passport valid if I change my name?

Once you legally change your name with the Social Security Administration, your passport is no longer valid; the only way to restore its validity is by updating your name with the State Department, too. If you have certifiable proof your name change, t his can be done quickly and easily through the mail.

Can I keep my maiden name on my passport?

However, it is legal for you to use a passport in your previous name until it expires. Just remember the name on any airline tickets must match the name on your passport or you may not be allowed to travel.

Is there a fee to change your name on your passport?

No passport name change fees are required for individuals who are requesting a name change within a year of a passport being issued unless "expedited service" is requested." As of 2018, the fee for this type of expedited passport update is $60.

Can I use my husband's last name without legally changing it?

Many people believe that in a marriage one spouse is required to legally change their last name to match the other spouse's last name. ... Anyone is free to keep their own name, hyphenate their name with a spouse's name, take their spouse's name, or come up with a completely different name altogether.

Do I need to update passport after marriage?

Answer: American citizens are required to travel with a passport that has their current legal name. If your name changed due to marriage then you need to apply for a passport name change before you travel. ... If it was issued more than a year ago, then you need to apply for a passport renewal and pay the appropriate fee.

How do I get a new passport after I get married?

Please submit the following:

1. Form DS-11.
2. Your evidence of U.S. citizenship and photocopy of that evidence.
3. Your original or certified name change document, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order (no photocopies or notarized copies)
4. Valid ID and photocopy of that ID.
5. One color passport photo.

Does my passport have to match my airline ticket?

As a result, your airline will now ask you to provide your name exactly as it appears on your driver's license or passport-whichever ID you plan to present at the gate. Your name in your passport should match your airline ticket.

What happens to your passport when you change your name?

Simply complete passport application Form DS-5504 and mail it in to address listed on the form, along with the following documents: Your current, valid US passport. Legal evidence to back up your name change request, such as a copy of your marriage certificate or a court order referencing the change.

Does your social security card have to match your birth certificate?

Answer: It is ideal to have all your identification documents (birth certificate, license, SS card, state ID, passport, etc.) match, especially because of Real ID. You either follow what's on your birth certificate or have your name legally change to what you prefer.

How long are passports taking right now?

It normally takes about three weeks to receive a passport. If that's too long for you, priority processing might be the answer. For an extra fee, your passport will be ready for mailing or collection in just two business days, once we've received all your documents from Australia Post.