You are eligible to apply for a passport correction if:
- You need to change your name in your valid U.S. passport, which was issued less than 1 year ago
- You need to correct a printing error in your valid U.S. passport
17 October 2024 - Expedited US passport applications can now be processed in four business days.
17 October 2024 - An appointment is required for all office visits. Please call us to schedule an in-person office visit.
You are eligible to apply for a passport correction if:
Complete Form DS-5504: Name Change, passport correction and Limited Passport Book Replacement (Online Version) . The US Passport Agency has introduced an Online based application form, this Online style application must be used in all expediting cases. Failure to use this Online application may cause
delays in processing times. TIP: This Online application has replaced “Hand Written” applications, YOU ARE NOT APPLYING
ONLINE you are only completing the questions by typing them onto the application the US State Department web site ‘Wizard’ will walk you through the application.
The last page of the application is a Print summary page, please scroll to the bottom left corner of this page and CLICK CREATE FORM you will then be able to print (single sided only) and sign (in blue or black ink only) your application.
Note: The application Wizard will ask you to select fees, shipping and processing options. Select any options to complete the form, no payments will be made and options selected will have no effect on the actual service provided by Allstate Passports & Visas. The Wizard is simply designed to assist the general public in calculating fees for traditional mail in applications. A correctly formatted application should have a BAR CODE on the top left corner, and DS-5504 printed on the bottom left of the application.
Include your most recent undamaged U.S. Passport
Your Photographs for passport error correction Must Be:
Complete the Letter of Authorization for Allstate Passports & Visas in DUPLICATE.
Please sign two Letters of Authorization with original signature (BLUE or BLACK ink ONLY).
For faster service and accurate tracking we recommend using FedEx. Please mail your documents to the address below:
Allstate Passports & Visas
8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200
Redmond, WA 98052
Tel: (206) 522-5995
No, you don’t need to update your current passport with your new address.
If your photo looks bad because of a printing error at the Passport Agency, you can use Form DS-5504 to reapply at no cost to you within 12 month from the issued date of your passport.
If your photo is printed correctly and you just dislike your photo, you may use Form DS-82 (if eligible) to reapply. You must pay the normal fees.