U.S. Passport Question

This should be a question for the US authorities, and not for the DR1 expats and posters.

I'm sure that this is a not uncommon happening at the passport offices. He should gather up his birth certificate, other documentation, perhaps the marriage certificate between his mom and step-dad and go visit his nearest passport office. I suspect he will probable require some kind of notarized affidavit...etc. My Dad had his name legally changed when he was 28 so he has a birth certificate with last name Daye, but Canadian passport with Saunders.


NOTE: If your name has changed by other means, you must apply in person. (See How to Apply in Person .)

Telephone Number: 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778)
TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793. Telephone number for customers with telecommunication devices for the hearing impaired. This telephone number cannot be accessed by a standard touch tone or rotary dial telephone.
Customer Service Representatives and Operators for TDD/TTY are available Monday-Friday, from 6 a.m. to midnight, and on Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.

The man in question must have a passport in hisreal name before applying for a passport.
Each State in the USA has their own set ofrules for changing the name on a Birth Certificate. he should contact the agency responsible for issuing Birth Certificates and follow their rules and regulations for making the change.
This may require affadavits from several persons who have known him over the years and are familiar with his circumstances. he will need to PROVE his allegations and provide positive information.

Tell him GOOD LUCK.

Texas Bill

sometimes when we put our heads together the sound of coconuts smashing...
what i really mean is this is a pretty good trust for local experience and ideas.
Its amazing what a bunch of cyber-pats can come up with!