Name of the Organization : Embassy of the United States Kathmandu Nepal
Type of Facility : How to Name change in your passport
State : Kathmandu
Country : Nepal
Website : http://nepal.usembassy.gov/support_for_us_citizens/name-change-in-your-passport.html
Application Here : https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html
How to Name Change in your Passport :
** Please note that, as of 2005, U.S. passports may no longer amend information that appears on the data page of your passport.
Related : Embassy of the United States Kathmandu Nepal Applying for Passport Renewal : www.statusin.org/24673.html
** If you have changed your name, you will have to apply for a new passport under your new name.
** If your passport was issued more than 12 months ago, you should follow the instructions for routine passport renewal.
** If your passport was issued fewer than 12 months ago, please bring to the Embassy’s Consular Section during normal American Citizen Services hours (Monday through Friday, 1:30-4:00)
** Completed but unsigned passport application form DS-5504
** Your current U.S. passport;
** Original marriage certificate or court order showing the change of name
Two identical passport photographs :
** The Embassy will reject any photographs that do not meet the specified requirements.
Photo Requirements for a U.S. Passport :
** Photograph must be 2″ by 2″ (two inches by two inches), excluding any borders
** Make sure the photo presents the full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm)
** Eye height must be between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches (28mm to 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo
** Photograph background must be white or off-white
** Applicant image must be centered and facing forward
** Photographs must be taken in color (NOT black and white)
** Position subject and lighting so that there are no distracting shadows on the face or background
** Be taken in normal street attire, without a hat, head covering, or dark glasses unless a signed statement in submitted by the applicant verifying the item is worn daily for religious purposes or a signed doctor’s statement is submitted verifying the item is used daily for medical purposes
A Note About Digitized Photographs :
** If you choose to submit a digitized photograph, it must meet the passport photograph requirements or it will be rejected.
** Some printers will produce an unacceptable photograph in which the dots are seen, or the image is grainy.
** Acceptable photographs are printed on high-quality photographic paper, have a continuous tone image that is very photo-like, and show the subject clearly in focus.
Passport Photographers :
** Provided the photographs meet the specified requirements for American passports as listed above, any photographer may take them.
** The Embassy cannot recommend any specific photographer, or assume any responsibility for their efficiency, integrity, or reliability.
** Fees and the service provided are a matter solely between you and photographer selected.
Fee : There is no fee for this service.
Make an Appointment :
** If you are a U.S. citizen and would like to schedule an appointment at the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section for passport, notarial, or other non-emergency services.