Get a Passport - Name Change

Can I do this?

• Applicant is over 16 years of age and has been issued a 10 year passport
      - OR -
• Passport was issued less than 1 year ago, and name has been legally changed
      - OR -
• Passport was issued more than 1 year ago, name has been legally changed, and passport is not more than 5 years expired.
      - OR -
• Passport is more than 5 years expired

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

What do I need?

• Passport issued less than 1 year ago with a name change:
  • The applicant will complete the process on their own
  • Completed application (Form DS-5504)
  • Photo taken within the last 6 months 
  • Certified copy of marriage license, divorce decree, or court document showing legal name change
  • No payment is required, unless expedited service is needed.  For the most current processing times, please check the US Department of State's website. The fee to expedite is $60
  • For expedited service: check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. This fee MUST be a personal check, money order, or cashier’s check. Starter checks are not accepted (name and account number must be imprinted on the check).
  • Mail the application packet to the appropriate address listed on Form DS-5504
• Passport issued more than 1 year ago, but less than 5 years expired:
  • The applicant will complete the process on their own
  • Completed application (Form DS-82)
  • Photo taken within the last 6 months
  • Certified copy of marriage license, divorce decree, or court document showing legal name change
  • Check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. This fee MUST be a personal check, money order, or cashier’s check. Starter checks are not accepted (name and account number must be imprinted on the check).
  • Previous passport 
  • Mail the application packet to the appropriate address listed on Form DS-82
• Passport is more than 5 years expired:
  • Completed application (Form DS-11):
    • Complete the application on the US Department of State website and print it single-sided
    • Paper applications are available in our office. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to complete the application.
  • Evidence of Citizenship:
    • Original or certified copy of birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, report of consular birth abroad,
          - OR -
    • Previous passport (if applicable)
      • If your current valid passport was lost or stolen, please visit the US Department of State website and complete the section for Report Lost or Stolen. Print the DS-64 form after completion and bring it with you to your appointment.
  • Identification: Physical government-issued photo ID for parents/legal guardians. Acceptable forms of ID include:
    • Valid (non-expired) driver’s license or state-issued ID card
    • US military ID
    • US or foreign passport
    • US permanent resident card
    • If your ID is a non-driver state-issued ID card or instruction permit, or if your driver’s license is from a different state, please provide a second form of ID, such as a student ID, Costco card, gym membership, etc. (preferably a photo ID).
    • A complete list of acceptable forms of identification can be found at the US Department of State website
  • A passport photo can be taken during your appointment for $15. You can also have the photo taken elsewhere (Staples, FedEx, Walgreens, etc.) and bring it with you to your appointment.

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

How do I pay?

Two separate payments are required (fees below are per application):

1. Check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. This fee must be a personal check, money order, or cashier’s check. Starter checks are not accepted (name and account number must be imprinted on the check).
   • Passport book (valid for all forms of travel): $130
   • Passport card (only valid for land and sea entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda): $30
   • Routine service (For the most current processing times, please check the US Department of State's website): no additional charge
   • Expedited service (For the most current processing times, please check the US Department of State's website): $60 (this is in addition to the fees above)
   • Expedited return shipping (passport in hand, 1-2 days after it is mailed): $22.05 (this is in addition to the fees above)
2. Payment to Larimer County Clerk & Recorder:
   • Execution fee payable by cash, check (made out to Larimer County Clerk), or credit card (3.5% processing fee applies to all card transactions): $35
   • Photo fee (if applicable): $15

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

Print All Steps Make the appointment

• Each appointment can include up to 3 applicants.
• If your party has more than 3 applicants, please schedule back-to-back appointments.
• Schedule your appointment
• Please arrive on time for your appointment and bring all required items. If you are late or missing items, your appointment may need to be rescheduled

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov