DS-5504

Changing the descriptive data on your passport OR
Replacing a limited validity passport

You can use this form if you can answer YES to both the following:

1. You can submit your most recent passport which has not been damaged;
2. That passport was issued less than 1 year ago

Please follow the instructions below and click on the links to download the relevant forms. Please disregard instructions and addresses on the online forms — these are not applicable when applying outside of the U.S.

Submit your application via mail to the Consulate General serving your area.

Completing the application

Please type or print legibly in black ink when completing all sections of the application. Please print out and submit only one-sided pages of the application.

• Applicants aged 15 years or below: the two parent consent rule does not apply if you qualify to use form DS-5504. One or both parent's can sign the application and submit it with your child's birth certificate and temporary U.S. passport. Please read carefully regarding supporting documents.
• Applicants aged 16 years or above: sign your own application

Please submit the following by mail to the Consulate General serving your area:

1. Fully completed passport application (Form DS-5504). Please see notes on downloading forms.
2. Previous US passport (not damaged; issued less than 1 year ago)
3. Two (2) passport photographs. 5cm × 5cm. (Click here for a list of photographers)
4. If applicable — documentation to support name change or change of other descriptive data (please read important information regarding supporting documents)
5. If applicable — letter issued with your Limited Validity passport and supporting documents requested in that letter.
6. Pre-paid self-addressed Express Post Platinum or Registered Post envelope for return of your passports.

Fees

There are no fees for this application.