Form DS-5504 Application for a U.S. Passport, Corrections, Name Change Within 1 Year of Passport Issuance, and Limited Passport Holders

What Is Form DS-5504?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of State on June 1, 2016 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form DS-5504?
A: Form DS-5504 is an application for a U.S. Passport to make corrections, request a name change within 1 year of passport issuance, or for limited passport holders.

Q: Who can use Form DS-5504?
A: U.S. citizens who currently have a valid U.S. passport can use Form DS-5504 for corrections, name change within 1 year, or limited passport holders.

Q: What can I use Form DS-5504 for?
A: You can use Form DS-5504 to request corrections to errors in your passport, request a name change within 1 year of issuance, or if you have a limited passport.

Q: How do I submit Form DS-5504?
A: You can submit Form DS-5504 by mail to the address specified on the form, or in person at a U.S. Passport Agency or Acceptance Facility.

Q: Is there a fee for Form DS-5504?
A: There is no fee for submitting Form DS-5504, unless you choose to expedite the processing of your passport application.

Q: Can I use Form DS-5504 for a new passport application?
A: No, Form DS-5504 is only for corrections, name changes within 1 year of passport issuance, or limited passport holders. To apply for a new passport, you need to use Form DS-11 or DS-82, depending on your eligibility.

Q: Can I use Form DS-5504 for a renewal?
A: No, Form DS-5504 is not used for passport renewals. For passport renewal, you need to use Form DS-82 if you meet certain criteria.