Info on Renewing passport and updating married name ?

[lbounds 16]

Does anyone that has done this know the requirements to renew your PH passport and at the same time update your name to your married name ?

We have our PH Report of marriage already.

We are looking to go to the Los Angeles consulate to renew the passport but after looking at the website aren't 100% clear on the requirements for passport renewal and changing name to married name at the same time.

Thanks for any clear info..

[yhang 20]

Hi! I updated mine last month and all you need is the NSO copy of both your Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate (They will take your originals). And oh, the CFO certificate too (THey will just check it and will give it back to you) and some IDs (they will keep photocopies and they'll ask for your originals just for verification).

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Does anyone that has done this know the requirements to renew your PH passport and at the same time update your name to your married name ?

We have our PH Report of marriage already.

We are looking to go to the Los Angeles consulate to renew the passport but after looking at the website aren't 100% clear on the requirements for passport renewal and changing name to married name at the same time.

Thanks for any clear info..

If the report of marriage is already done, then all you have to do is show up with your old passport, fill out the forms, and pay the renewal fee. Bring your marriage certificate, or a copy of the Report of Marriage for the name change. If you want the passport mailed back to you, you can bring your own postage, or pay for it when paying for the passport. Don't bother trying to get passport photos other than in the same building as the consulate, they will make you do them over. For us, the Consulate in San Francisco was like being back in the Philippines.

http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular%20services/conserv-ppt.htm#RenPass

http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular%20services/CONSERV-ePassport.pdf

[lbounds 16]

Thanks very much for your helpful replies That clears up my questions completely.

[DasBoot 7]

Should you update your passport while AOS processing for a K1 visa is in motion?

Would that cause some confusion if USCIS checks with the Indian embassy/consulate and finds that the old passport is no longer valid?

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Should you update your passport while AOS processing for a K1 visa is in motion?

Would that cause some confusion if USCIS checks with the Indian embassy/consulate and finds that the old passport is no longer valid?

If the passport is expiring, then yes, I'd say you have to. The old number should link to the new one electronically, I would guess.

Not sure what the rules are re: getting a new passport just because of a name change. I would think a passport in maiden name, and a current ID with married name would suffice. But not sure...

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Hi! I updated mine last month and all you need is the NSO copy of both your Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate (They will take your originals). And oh, the CFO certificate too (THey will just check it and will give it back to you) and some IDs (they will keep photocopies and they'll ask for your originals just for verification).

When you say they "take your originals", do you mean just to look at and give back, or to keep? I would NEVER give up an original birth or marriage certificate, haven't had to in 44 years now...

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Should you update your passport while AOS processing for a K1 visa is in motion?

Would that cause some confusion if USCIS checks with the Indian embassy/consulate and finds that the old passport is no longer valid?

I think you are in the wrong forum. Each country has their own rules.