What is the procedure to retake a maiden name in a married name passport?If you have a US passport, the procedure is given below. If not, search in your country’s government website for name change in passport.The following is from the Department of State Website’s page Name Change for U.S. Passport or Correct a Printing or Data ErrorSelect A, B, or C based on your situation.The process to change your name on your passport varies depending on your situation.A) If you are requesting the change less than one year after your passport was issued,Please submit the following by mail:Form DS-5504Your most recent U.S. passportYour original or certified name change document, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court orderOne color passport photoPlease note: You will not have to submit any fees unless you request Expedited Service. You must send Form DS-5504 and supporting documents via USPS. UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other companies cannot deliver to the PO Box addresses listed on Form DS-5504.B) If you are requesting the change more than one year after your passport was issued,You may be eligible to renew your passport by mail using Form DS-82. If you are eligible to use Form DS-82*, please submit the following by mail:Form DS-82Your most recent U.S. passportYour original or certified name change document, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court orderOne color passport photoAdult Renewal Applicant fees or Child Applicant fees, depending on your agePlease note: you must send Form DS-82 and supporting documents using USPS. UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other companies cannot deliver to the PO Box addresses listed on Form DS-82.If you are not eligible to renew your passport by mail using Form DS-82, you should apply in-person. Please submit the following:Form DS-11Your evidence of U.S. citizenship and photocopy of that evidenceYour original or certified name change document, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order (no photocopies or notarized copies)Valid ID and photocopy of that IDOne color passport photoAdult First-Time Applicant fees or Child Applicant fees, depending on your agePlease note: You do not need to submit proof of the name change if your name has changed due to marriage and you present an ID issued in your new name. You must include the details of the marriage in the appropriate section on Form DS-11.C) You are already using a different name but cannot document the change with a court order, divorce decree, or marriage certificateSubmit the following in person at an acceptance facility or a passport agency (restrictions apply):Form DS-11Your evidence of U.S. citizenshipValid ID issued in the name you are currently using and photocopy of that IDOne color passport photoAdult First-Time Applicant fees or Child Applicant fees, depending on your agePlease note: you may need to submit Form DS-60: Affadavit Regarding a Change of Namewhen the name you use is significantly different than the name on your evidence of U.S. citizenship, or your new name cannot be documented by a court order or through marriage. This form must be completed by two people who have known you by both names. You must also submit three certified or original public records that show you have used the new name for 5 years or more.