My wife still has her american passport issued before we got married. Now she has my name. Can she still use the passport to travel abroad?
2007-01-09 09:09:12 · 6 answers · asked by sich 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
She needs to have it amended. My wife had to send hers in and pay a fee (of course) and got it back a month later with a line on the back page that he name was amended on such and such a date. This was pre 9/11 by a year though so that may have changed.
2007-01-09 09:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Crusader1189 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is iffy. I know there is a way to get her name changed in the passport (I had to do it). Look at the dept of State website to get specifics...but you end up sending away the passport and the marriage certificate, and they will put a formal notice in the passport that the name has changed.
If you get caught with a different name on the ticket vs. the passport, the security will think you are trying to pull something. And hopefully if it is a problem, you'll get caught here and not once you've arrived internationally (it would stink not to be allowed into the country!)
2007-01-09 09:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by CG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can no longer get addendums:
3. I previously had my passport amended with new or corrected information. Can I still do that?
No. Since September 26, 2005, Passport Services no longer amends currently valid passports. Instead, customers are issued replacement passports. Please see the PASSPORT CORRECTIONS/CHANGES CHART to determine the specific procedure to follow depending on the type of change or correction.
You'll need to get a whole new passport with the new name.
2007-01-10 04:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, she can still use it but should apply for an addemdum which, after she turns it in with the paperwork, will show that she has a new last name. She just fills out the paperwork, sends in the passport with a certified copy of the marriage license and of course a fee, and the agency makes the notation.
2007-01-09 09:13:46 · answer #4 · answered by Tick E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT taking his name does not make you a 'lesser' wife. Take his name or not, it really doesn't matter, you'll still be his wife. You'll still love and care for him the same way no matter the name you take or keep. Do what you feel comfortable with. And as far as I know, there isn't a law that says you can't take it later on should you decide to do so. Just don't lose the marriage certificate, you'll need it to change your name to his. As far as his ex calling at all the wrong times, turn off the ringers on the phone and turn on the answering machine but lower the volume to its lowest setting. If she calls, you'll never know until you check messages, and if some one else calls, then you can call them back.
2016-05-22 23:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of paying the fee, I would just take a certified copy of the marriage liscense, especially if it is in ENGLISH and just tuck it into the back. Believe me if they have any questions the security can verify your identity.
2007-01-09 10:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋