Hello! Do I use last name, first name for #10? Then since the name doesn't fit in the boxes do I write on a separate page the whole name or only the other letters that I couldn't fit?
Thank you for the information... Should the signature on this form match the signature before the name change, or the new signature matching the new name?
Okay, so I got my passport a few days ago and they screwed up my birthplace. But they still have my birth certificate in their possession, so what should I do since they still have it? Also, do I have to take a new passport photo or send in my original photo? P.S. I also have made six copies of my certificate with the birthplace highlighted and I intend to mail all six of them in so make sure this screw up doesn't happen again. Thank You For Your Help.
They misspell my first name incorrectly, I am a naturalized citizen, can I submit a photo copy of certification of naturalization or it has to be original copy? Thanks in advance
When signing the form, should I sign using my new last name or the name that is on my current passport? I got married and would like my name to be changed.
For a replacement of an emergency passport, do I need to include my birth certificate and ID if the consulate did not tell me to? Meaning they did not check off the boxes for required documents on a document they gave me
Did they check-off other items you need? I’m pretty sure the checklist you’re referring to is a checklist for you to use as you collect all your documents
My passport was stolen while traveling and I am replacing my emergency passport. I am currently filling out this form. In section 10, do I use the information from the emergency passport or my passport that was stolen?
there is a fillable form online that I found but it says DS 5504 C instead of DS 5504 A which is what the one that the county Clerk gave me ...wtf! its not expired either they are both the same date and updated, but the clerk gave me a form and that letter changes on it why? ugh I hate this why cant they make these forms easy why!
They are so many extra paper with information that comes with DS 5504. Are we supposed to print them all and send those extra papers or just the form that you actually filled? Pls answer it will help
I have a question. I changed my last name from "Fester" to "Foster." I applied for a new passport within a year of applying. I included my certified court order name change document. However, the passport office made an error and sent me back my passport with the last name still being "Fester." I have the court order document of the name change still. 1. So should I fill out line 22 saying the passport office made a mistake? And then just include the court order name change document with it? It's still within one year of changing my name so everything is still valid. 2. Should I also fill out line 20 and 21 again as well?
Hey Kris, 1. Yes, fill out #22. Be sure to read the note at the bottom of the question box for more info about providing documentation. 2. The section for #20 and #21 are asking if your name has changed since you've gotten the passport you currently hold. If you're holding a passport with incorrect information because it was printed incorrectly but your name has remained the same since it was issued, then you should only fill out #22. If your name changed after the issuance date of the current passport, you should fill out #20 and #21.
Can I use this one if my passport photo came out with really bad lighting ? They didn’t even give the change to retake it at the usps or is it another form ?
Sorry I’m a bit confused. If your picture is bad, you just want to attach it to an application right? So you just need a new picture before applying… is that right?
Thanks for a quick reply! But I meant my error with my passport is that it was printed crooked and I couldn’t get it scanned in the airport. I was wondering where on the form do I indicate that ? I’ve read people check box #22 and then on the last name part they write crooked printing. All the information is correct just the printing is the error..
Hi there I just change my name, I only have the court order but my id is still with old name Do I have to send a copy of ID ? And it has to be updated with the new name? Or I don’t need to send ID copy just current passport ?
So if I am filling out this form because of a legal name change, would I put my new name at the very top under item #1? Or would I put the current name in the current passport that I have right now? I was confused because item #21 asks for the new name that I would want on the new passport.
If my passport got place of birth incorrect what document do I need to provide along with the form. I got my citizenship by naturalization and not by birth so I don’t have birth certificate. So I am little worried even though
Hello, I am currently filling out form DS5504 but I noticed me emergency passport expired on the 10th of this month but I actually got it in July. Should I still send the form or should I fill out a different one? I appreciate your help.
What else we need to submit with the forms? US citizenship certificate? They put my place of birth wrong. I try to get info. I still don’t know what should I submit with it. Thank you.
I got my Passport in the mail today and I realized my birthday (month) was wrong. I still haven’t received my birth certificate in the mail either so I’m alittle worried if I might not be able to do this process. Do I just have to wait for my birth certificate to arrive in order for me to fill out the DS 5540 form or could I just send them back my passport and fill out the application?
You have to submit the appropriate documents along with the DS-5504. In this case you need to show your birthday on an official form, such as your birth certificate.
@@NickDemski Aw okay! So I guess I’ll just have to wait for my birth certificate to arrive in the mail! I’m just scared that I won’t receive it, then that’ll mean I’ll have another problem to deal with🤧 Thankyou so much for responding!!
Most recent passport. Color photograph to the specs they require for photos (I have another video about those requirements) Legal evidence of changes you’re making. Proof of citizenship is sometimes also required (birth certificate, for example)
Thank you, Nick! This is exactly what I need to know right now.
Happy to help!
Such a helpful video. The name change always get me confused.
thank you for your brief explanation about passport application....... thank you so
@@MelkamuTadese-q5u happy to help!
Hello! Do I use last name, first name for #10? Then since the name doesn't fit in the boxes do I write on a separate page the whole name or only the other letters that I couldn't fit?
Thank you for the information... Should the signature on this form match the signature before the name change, or the new signature matching the new name?
Your current legal name
If I had a legal name change, should I do the application in my old name or the new name on page 1 and 2 for name of applicant?
Hi, Sir. Do i have to send this form through post office?
Thank you so much! Super helpful!
My pleasure!
Should i fill the blank in the bottom of the first paper or leave it ??!! The ones below my signature
Bc you didn't say anything about it
You don’t have to write anything in the boxes meant for office use
i just filled the things that you filled
Thank you for the help
Thank you,that's what I came here for,and he didn't mention.
Okay, so I got my passport a few days ago and they screwed up my birthplace. But they still have my birth certificate in their possession, so what should I do since they still have it? Also, do I have to take a new passport photo or send in my original photo?
P.S. I also have made six copies of my certificate with the birthplace highlighted and I intend to mail all six of them in so make sure this screw up doesn't happen again. Thank You For Your Help.
Do you staple you picture to the form? Or should you just include your picture in an envelope containing the form.
Staple it as shown 🙏
Shown where though?
They misspell my first name incorrectly, I am a naturalized citizen, can I submit a photo copy of certification of naturalization or it has to be original copy? Thanks in advance
my zip code is 4 numbers should i just put a zero in the blank or leave it as is?
should I keep my passport (with spelling error) or mail it with this form?
I have a US emergency passport valid for a year. Should I go for DS -82 OR DS - 5504?
When signing the form, should I sign using my new last name or the name that is on my current passport? I got married and would like my name to be changed.
For a replacement of an emergency passport, do I need to include my birth certificate and ID if the consulate did not tell me to? Meaning they did not check off the boxes for required documents on a document they gave me
Did they check-off other items you need? I’m pretty sure the checklist you’re referring to is a checklist for you to use as you collect all your documents
Thank you Nick! What about a minor? How do you fill in a minor ?
6 :40 in , he said if a minor the parent or guardian should sign
My passport was stolen while traveling and I am replacing my emergency passport. I am currently filling out this form. In section 10, do I use the information from the emergency passport or my passport that was stolen?
there is a fillable form online that I found but it says DS 5504 C instead of DS 5504 A which is what the one that the county Clerk gave me ...wtf! its not expired either they are both the same date and updated, but the clerk gave me a form and that letter changes on it why? ugh I hate this why cant they make these forms easy why!
What if my name that is my current passport is too long and doesn’t fit in the boxes?
They are so many extra paper with information that comes with DS 5504. Are we supposed to print them all and send those extra papers or just the form that you actually filled? Pls answer it will help
Just ur form, the rest is instructions
I have a question. I changed my last name from "Fester" to "Foster." I applied for a new passport within a year of applying. I included my certified court order name change document. However, the passport office made an error and sent me back my passport with the last name still being "Fester." I have the court order document of the name change still.
1. So should I fill out line 22 saying the passport office made a mistake? And then just include the court order name change document with it? It's still within one year of changing my name so everything is still valid.
2. Should I also fill out line 20 and 21 again as well?
Hey Kris,
1. Yes, fill out #22. Be sure to read the note at the bottom of the question box for more info about providing documentation.
2. The section for #20 and #21 are asking if your name has changed since you've gotten the passport you currently hold. If you're holding a passport with incorrect information because it was printed incorrectly but your name has remained the same since it was issued, then you should only fill out #22. If your name changed after the issuance date of the current passport, you should fill out #20 and #21.
Can I use this one if my passport photo came out with really bad lighting ? They didn’t even give the change to retake it at the usps or is it another form ?
Sorry I’m a bit confused. If your picture is bad, you just want to attach it to an application right? So you just need a new picture before applying… is that right?
What do you put for crooked printing ? Not sure where to put that all the information is correct but the printing is the only problem ?
You should probably reprint the form so it’s properly done, they can be pretty stingy about it
Thanks for a quick reply! But I meant my error with my passport is that it was printed crooked and I couldn’t get it scanned in the airport. I was wondering where on the form do I indicate that ? I’ve read people check box #22 and then on the last name part they write crooked printing. All the information is correct just the printing is the error..
Hi there
I just change my name, I only have the court order but my id is still with old name
Do I have to send a copy of ID ? And it has to be updated with the new name? Or I don’t need to send ID copy just current passport ?
You need to update your information to make sure it matches your new, legal name. Send in your legal documents showing your new name
If im filling this form out for a minor do I write my information on page 2 or the minor's?
So if I am filling out this form because of a legal name change, would I put my new name at the very top under item #1? Or would I put the current name in the current passport that I have right now? I was confused because item #21 asks for the new name that I would want on the new passport.
#1 should have your new name, and dont forget to include proof of the legal name change
Thank you so much for the video…!
You're most welcome!
If my passport got place of birth incorrect what document do I need to provide along with the form. I got my citizenship by naturalization and not by birth so I don’t have birth certificate. So I am little worried even though
You need to show proof of the real date of birth to make sure the data matches
Hello, I am currently filling out form DS5504 but I noticed me emergency passport expired on the 10th of this month but I actually got it in July. Should I still send the form or should I fill out a different one? I appreciate your help.
Hey I have a video that will help: ua-cam.com/video/_UWyCEKN1RA/v-deo.html
What should i mail with the form?
If my name is spelled incorrect on my current issued passport?
If your name is incorrect, you need to report it with this form and your ID cards
Birthday is wrong on passport.... I do not have original Birth certificate. I have only a copy. Will they accept a copy?
If it’s a certified copy, yes. A simple photocopy, no.
What else we need to submit with the forms? US citizenship certificate? They put my place of birth wrong. I try to get info. I still don’t know what should I submit with it. Thank you.
YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE
1 COLOR PHOTO
YOUR PASSPORT BOOK, CARD OR BOTH.
THE DS 5540 FORM.
@@OhemaaBabyGirl Original Birth Certificate? I was born outside USA.
I got my Passport in the mail today and I realized my birthday (month) was wrong. I still haven’t received my birth certificate in the mail either so I’m alittle worried if I might not be able to do this process. Do I just have to wait for my birth certificate to arrive in order for me to fill out the DS 5540 form or could I just send them back my passport and fill out the application?
You have to submit the appropriate documents along with the DS-5504. In this case you need to show your birthday on an official form, such as your birth certificate.
@@NickDemski Aw okay! So I guess I’ll just have to wait for my birth certificate to arrive in the mail! I’m just scared that I won’t receive it, then that’ll mean I’ll have another problem to deal with🤧 Thankyou so much for responding!!
@@NickDemski Does it need Original Copy of birth certificate? I was born outside USA. I’m immigrant.
On part, 23. Would it be enough if a send them a copy of my driver license? or do I need to submit my original one and a copy?
You should send in your original and a copy. Keep a copy for yourself, too, to use until you get yours back.
did you send a copy or ur actual license? how are we able to fly if we send the actual drivers licence?
@@NickDemski how about you if you're flying domestically after mailing in your form?
what documents do I need to send? do I need to send the original citizenship and a ID
Most recent passport.
Color photograph to the specs they require for photos (I have another video about those requirements)
Legal evidence of changes you’re making.
Proof of citizenship is sometimes also required (birth certificate, for example)
Why do I have a limitation passport for only 5 years when I was issued the passport at the age of 16 it should’ve been for 10 years?🤦🏾♂️
I’m not sure why they did that to u sorry
What do I put for occupation if I just graduated and don’t have a job yet? Unemployed?
Yes, that's okay
@@NickDemski or should I write just graduated
I don’t need to go to usps for this right ?
Not for a simple data correction
For number 10 do I need to my full name or what I go by so do they want Kathleen or Kathy? Thank you
Full legal name
What if my name doesn’t fit on my passport information?
Attach another sheet of paper and include it there
@@NickDemski sheet of paper blank? Or another one as the application ?
Just a normal sheet of paper, attached to the application
I think, you should write your incorrect name in #10 as is printed right now, and then after #19 you have to write your correct name. Or I am wrong?