Eligibility Requirements

•	Legal name change through marriage/divorce
•	Adoption with official name change
•	Reclaiming Indigenous name
•	Court-ordered name change

Verify your eligibility

Required Documentation

Document	Details
Application Form	PPTC 153 or PPTC 054
Proof of Name Change	Marriage certificate Divorce decree Legal name change certificate Adoption order
Passport Photos	2 new photos meeting requirements

Select Application Form

Form	Use Case	Download
PPTC 153	First-time applications with name change	Download
PPTC 054	Renewal with name change	Download
PPTC 155	Child applications with name change	Download

Submission & Processing

Method	Processing Time	Fee
In-Person	10 business days	$160
Mail	20 business days	$160
Urgent	2-9 business days	$190+

Current processing times

Application Support

Phone Support	1-800-567-6868
Office Locator	Find passport offices
Guarantor Help	Guarantor requirements