Get Expedient Passport Renewal After a Legal Name Change
Due to COVID-19 requirements, fees and processing time may be subject to change without any notice. Please give our office a call for up-to-date requirements, fees, and processing times.
Anytime your legal name has officially been changed, you will need to update your passport to reflect this, as the name on your passport must match your travel documents. This process is precisely the same as renewing your passport, with the additional condition that you must provide proof that a name change occurred.
Renewing Your Passport After a Legal Name Change
| All Documents Needed | Where to Get |
|---|---|
| One completed and signed application for passport renewal. This must be completed online. | Department of State’s passport portal |
| 2 passport-type photos. | We recommend that you have these pictures taken professionally by your local CVS or Walgreens. |
| Authorization for Texas Tower to act on your behalf at the Passport Agency | Authorization letters (see files below) |
| Include your current passport | Please note that your passport number will change. Your canceled passport will be returned to you. |
| Flight itinerary or company letter requesting rush service | Sample rush request letter (see files below) |
| Texas Tower Passport & Visa order form | Texas Tower Order Form (see files below) |
| Original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order. | No scans or photocopies will be accepted. |
| Send to | Texas Tower 2020 Montrose Blvd., Suite 400 Houston, TX 77006 Local Phone: (713) 874-1420 |
Additional Documents for Completing Your Order
Fee Breakdown for Passport Renewal Service
- Passport Agency Fee: $179.53
- Texas Tower Passport Fees:
- Same-Day Processing: $225.00 (You must send your package by FedEx 1st Overnight with Signature Release for this option)
- 2-3 Day Passport Processing: $158.00
- 5-10 Day Passport Processing: $89.00