Passports
Amending a passport
Important Passport Security Enhancement: No Amendments
Effective September 26, 2005, United States passports no longer can be amended. Instead, American citizens requesting name changes, extension of validity for limited passports, or correction of a printing error must apply for replacement passports.
Within one year after issuance
If the change is within one year after issuance, they will submit a U.S. Passport Re-Application Form (DS 5504), together with the passport that needs the change, the documentation required (evidence substantiating the requested change, such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate or court order), and new passport pictures. There will be no charge for routine processing.
More than one year after issuance
If the change is more than one year after issuance, customers will need to submit an Application for Passport By Mail (DS-82), together with the passport that needs the change, the documentation required (evidence substantiating the requested change, such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate or court order), and new pictures. The cost includes the $55 application fee and $12 security surcharge, for a total of $67 for routine processing. Of course, if the requested data change is due to a printing error by Passport Services, there will be no charge.
Add Visa Pages
Those only needing to add visa pages to their passports will submit an Application for Additional Visa Pages (DS-4085). This service is always free of charge when routine
Forms
All of these forms are available online at travel.state.gov. The Passport Amendment/Validation Form (DS-19), previously used to amend passports, no longer is valid. For more information on applying for a U.S. passport, forms, and a wealth of other international travel information, please visit the website at travel.state.gov.
If you would like to fill out the application ahead of time, you can pick one up from the Embassy receptionist or call or write to ask that one be mailed to you.
Applications for extra pages can be submitted between 14.00 - 16.00 during normal workdays.
Our mailing address is American Embassy, Consular Section, Laufasvegi 21, 101 Reykjavik. Click here for electronic inquiries.