$197
2-3 weeks
- Get your passport in 2-3 weeks
- All forms completed for you
- AI assistance on your application
- 24/7 support and help
- Detect errors before you send
Change your passport name and get set for your next adventure
Skip the hassle and confusion of complex paperwork. Submit your new passport application to change your name in under 10 minutes, have it verified for first-time approval, and get back to planning your next vacation.
Start ApplicationHelloGov AI, Inc. is a private company registered with the U.S. Department of State as a hand-carry passport courier. Government fee not included.
Change your passport name in three steps
Passport application
Your application is 75% complete
- Complete your application
- Upload your requirements
- Print your shipping label
- Send your packet to us
Fill out your super-simple passport application
Fill in a few details and you're set. HelloGov makes your application quick, straightforward and hassle-free.
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Scan your documents and get them checked instantly
Scan your documents from your device and we'll check them straight away to make sure everything's in order for a successful application.
Application status for Daniela
- Documents sent
- Application in review
- At passport agencyIn-review
- Passport approved
- You'll soon receive the passport
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Daniela, your documents have arrived at Passport Agency. Your application is now being reviewed.
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What you need for a Name Change passport application
Start ApplicationYou'll be able to scan all of these documents quickly and easily from your HelloGov account and get them checked and verified by your personal AI assistant.
DS82
You’ll need to submit the DS-82 form if you're applying for a name change. This form is for anyone whose current passport is undamaged and was issued when they were 16 or older (HelloGov guides you in filling out and submitting your DS-82 form smoothly).
Passport Photo
You'll need a recent passport photo that meets guidelines for size, background, and quality to ensure your identification (HelloGov scans your photo and checks it against the requirements).
- Don't forget!
Proof Of Travel
To apply for an expedited service, you’ll need to provide proof of imminent travel, such as an airline ticket or a travel itinerary (get help attaching your travel documents or creating an itinerary to expedite your application with HelloGov).
Proof Of Name Change
If you’ve changed your name since your last passport was issued, legal documents like a marriage certificate or court order are required (access guidance on how to include your name change documents with your application from HelloGov).
Government Fee
Government Fee
Expired Passport
Current or expired passport
Passport Card
Current or expired passport card
Get your passport name change in 3 days
Every option includes all forms completed for you, AI assistance on your application, error detection before you send, and 24/7 support.
$399
6-10 business days
- Use a courier to get your passport faster
- All forms completed for you
- AI assistance on your application
- 24/7 support and help
- Detect errors before you send
$649
4-6 business days
- Use the quicker couriers for faster delivery
- All forms completed for you
- AI assistance on your application
- 24/7 support and help
- Detect errors before you send
$749
3-4 business days
- Use the fastest couriers for fastest delivery
- All forms completed for you
- AI and human assistance on your application
- 24/7 support and help
- Detect errors before you send
Say goodbye to complicated passport applications
See the difference our AI-assisted platform makes.
AI Application ScannerEvery application is scanned & verified
Scan progress100%
- Application form scannedVerified
- Photo complianceVerified
- Document authenticityVerified
- Field validationCompleted
- Eligibility confirmedVerified
- Error detectionVerified
Application ready to submit99.4% approval rate
With HelloGov
- Simple passport applications and document verification
- AI checks for application accuracy to avoid delays
- Around-the-clock support and tailored advice
- Real-time tracking of passport application status
Without HelloGov
- Complex and lengthy passport application process
- Unclear processing times that disrupt your travel plans
- Limited support hours and non-specific advice
- Minimal updates on application progress
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Passport name change FAQs
Common questions about name change applications and processing.
Top Questions
Need to change your name on your passport? It’s straightforward with HelloGov. Just fill out your application, check your forms and supporting documents for any mistakes, and print and send off your application, all in about 10-15 minutes.
We make it super easy for you and if you have any questions along the way, you can ask your personal AI assistant, Sydney.
Changing your passport name usually takes between 6-10 weeks or 2-3 weeks if you choose to use an expedited processing service for urgent travel needs. But even with quicker services and faster document shipping, commons mistakes can slow down your application.
That's where HelloGov comes into its own.
When you apply to change your passport name through HelloGov, you'll be able to complete your application, get your forms and supporting documents checked for any errors and then print and send your application, all in around 10-15 minutes. Then you’ll receive your renewed passport in as little as 3 days.
You can pay for your passport name change with a check or money order. Options to pay online directly from your bank account or debit card are limited.
When you apply with HelloGov, we’ll give you accurate and up to date guidance on how to fill out your check and make sure you avoid delays having to resend payment.
To change your passport name, most applicants need:
A completed DS-82 form.
Your most recent passport.
One passport photo taken within the last six months.
Proof of name change.
Government renewal fee.
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our AI-powered platform
Whether you need a passport, visa, or want to partner with us, HelloGov makes it simple.
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