Correct or Change Information in Your Passport

Follow the instructions below if your passport was issued less than one year ago and you need to change information in your passport (either due to marriage or court order or to correct a typo error**)
OR
If you need to replace your limited passport* that has not expired yet.

*If your limited passport has a special endorsement at the back of your passport, it may need prior approval from the Department of State. In which case, please follow the instructions indicated on the letter given to you when your limited passport was issued.

**If the typographical error on your passport is your own mistake, you will need to apply for a replacement passport at full cost.

Step 1:
Fill out electronically and print the DS-5504 Application for a U.S. Passport wizard form. If you experience trouble with this Passport Application Wizard, click here for Form DS-5504 (PDF 82 KB). To view PDF files, you need a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat. Get a free download from the Adobe website.

Step 2:
Click here to schedule an appointment. Use a valid e-mail address and print your confirmation.

Step 3:
Please bring the original of the following documents with you to your appointment:

Your valid U.S. passport
Completed and signed DS-5504 application form
Your current passport
One 2″x2″ photo
Original marriage certificate or original court order documenting the name change
There is no fee for this service.

Step 4:
Once payment has been made and application has been approved, the passport will be processed and available for pickup at the Embassy within 2 weeks.

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Follow the instructions below if your passport was issued more than 1 year ago and you need to change information in your passport (either due to marriage or court order or correct a typo error)
OR

If you need to replace your expired limited passport*.

If your limited passport is already expired and you need to replace it with a full-validity passport,

For minors under 16 years old, follow the same instructions when renewing the passport for minors under 16 by clicking here.

If you are above 16 years old, follow the instructions below.

Step 1:

Fill out electronically and print the DS-82 Application for a U.S. Passport wizard form. If you experience trouble with the Passport Application Wizard, click here for Form DS-82 (PDF 81 KB).
Check that you have read the Privacy and Computer Fraud and Abuse Acts Notices and Disclaims and click submit.
Print out the DS-82 form upon completion.
Please note that some instructions are only applicable in the United States.

Step 2:
Click here to schedule an appointment. Use a valid e-mail address and print your confirmation.

Step 3:
Please bring the original of the following documents with you to your appointment:

Your valid U.S. passport
One 2″x2″ photo
Original marriage certificate or original court order documenting the name change or at least 3 public records showing your date and place of birth that show exclusive use of your assumed name for at least 5 years
DS-82 application form (completed and signed)
$110 in cash (U.S. dollars or Ugandan shillings equivalent) or credit card

Step 4:
Once payment has been made and application has been approved, the passport will be processed and available for pickup at the Embassy within 2 weeks.