Passport name change

[sprint180]

Has anyone here recently changed their name and gotten a new passport?  I was wondering how long it takes.  My son is getting married and want to go on a cruise but are wondering if a passport would get back in time.   Any help is appreciated.  This will have to be the mail in thing as we do not have an office nearby.

[Shmoo here]

23 minutes ago, sprint180 said:

Has anyone here recently changed their name and gotten a new passport?  I was wondering how long it takes.  My son is getting married and want to go on a cruise but are wondering if a passport would get back in time.   Any help is appreciated.  This will have to be the mail in thing as we do not have an office nearby.

It's just like getting a passport, I believe the current suggested time for return is around 7-10 weeks.

[LHT28]

Does he need  a passport for the cruise ?

Some closed looped cruises  US citizens can just use their birth certificate  & D.L

 

How is the cruise booked  ?  married name ?

Maybe just use  current passport

 

[sprint180]

56 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

Does he need  a passport for the cruise ?

Some closed looped cruises  US citizens can just use their birth certificate  & D.L

 

How is the cruise booked  ?  married name ?

Maybe just use  current passport

 

Yes, it is a European cruise.  I also suggested she wait to change name until they were back if there is a question as there is only a small window of when they can go.  Thanks for the suggestion

Edited November 28, 2022 by sprint180

[LHT28]

5 minutes ago, sprint180 said:

Yes, it is a European cruise.  I also suggested she wait to change name until they were back if there is a question as there is only a small window of when they can go.  Thanks for the suggestion

Is the cruise booked in her maiden name?

Then yes  just wait  until  they return if you can not get it changed in time

[zqvol]

On 11/28/2022 at 2:40 PM, sprint180 said:

Has anyone here recently changed their name and gotten a new passport?  I was wondering how long it takes.  My son is getting married and want to go on a cruise but are wondering if a passport would get back in time.   Any help is appreciated.  This will have to be the mail in thing as we do not have an office nearby.

Just book the cruise in the name that is on the passport.

[navybankerteacher]

4 hours ago, zqvol said:

Just book the cruise in the name that is on the passport.

Right -- nobody gives a damn if you are, or are not, married to you roommate

[Philob]

44 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said:

Right -- nobody gives a damn if you are, or are not, married to you roommate

AND many women do not take their husband's name for culturally or professional reasons. 

[ldubs]

Keep in mind that when an application for a passport name change is made the old passport is no longer valid.  If timing is a concern,  booking and sailing under the current passport makes a lot of sense.   

[sparks1093]

9 hours ago, ldubs said:

Keep in mind that when an application for a passport name change is made the old passport is no longer valid.  If timing is a concern,  booking and sailing under the current passport makes a lot of sense.   

Excellent point right here. I would also wait until after the cruise to change the name, or make sure that the cruise is booked for 2 months after the ceremony to allow ample time for processing.