Is it necessary for me to amend my passport to my married name even if it expires on Sept. 2009?

Question

We're traveling outside the US on may 2008. Would it be a problem if i don't have it amended yet? Is it ok if I wait until right before it expires?

Answer 1

If you have the ticket in your maiden name and your passport is in your maiden name it will work. It isn't hard though to get your passport amended. I did it. I was nervous that I wouldn't get it back, but I did. There is no charge to do this and I think it was only about 3 maybe 4 weeks when I got it. Go to the passport site and they will tell you what to do.