Consulate General of the United States Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Changing your name in your passport

If you have changed your name by any other means than marriage or divorce, you must apply in person for a new passport to be issued in your new name. If you have changed your name through marriage or divorce, please check our Name change by mail page.

Please note:  You will need to submit documentary evidence such as a court order, royal decree, or other satisfactory evidence to support a change of name.  Only originals or certified copies will be accepted.  Documents presented must be in English.

1. Download, print and complete, but DO NOT SIGN, the application form DS-11.
2. Bring your current passport.
3. Provide one U.S. format, 2" x 2" (5 Cm. x 5 Cm.) photo. See our photo specifications page.
4. Bring the original documentation supporting your name change. This can be a variety of instruments, e.g. a royal decree, a court order, or a deed poll. Or it can be documentation showing that you can claim the new name by customary usage over a long period of time - generally at least five years. You may wish to e-mail us before coming in: USCitizenServicesAMS@state.gov
5. Set up an appointment online to visit the Consulate. On the appointment website choose the option "Apply for a U.S. passport for the first time.", to get the right type of appointment. Please read our entry instructions.
   
   Click here to go to the appointment website.
6. The appropriate Passport Services fee must be paid in cash, euro or dollars. PIN payments or checks cannot be processed.

Processing time

Passports are printed in the United States with a secure photo-digitized image of the bearer.  You should allow for up to 10 to 15 working days for your application to be processed.