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    Default Getting a Passport After a Name Change as a Minor

    My question involves name change laws in the State of: California

    I was born in the state of Colorado but have lived most of my life in California.

    When I was young my Mom changed my last name by one letter because I was getting teased at school. I got my drivers license with my new name and had the name on my social security card changed when I was about 19.

    Now I am trying to get a passport and the problem I am anticipating is that the name on my birth certificate will not match my license.

    How is the best way to handle this? I have the documents required to petition for a a name change in my county but it is not clear to me whether this will work or what steps would need to be taken once I go apply for a passport.

    Thanks in advance.

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    Default Re: Trying to Get a Passport

    You list all your former names on the passport application. It will not be a problem. Bring your birth certificate, social security card, and your name change order with your application. First time applications are done in person, frequently the closest place to go is a local post office.

    https://travel.state.gov/content/pas...rts/apply.html

    I'm not even sure you need the name change order, but it couldn't hurt to bring it.

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    Default Re: Trying to Get a Passport

    I have not applied for the name change yet and would like to avoid doing it if possible. I am thinking of applying for the passport and see what happens.

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    Default Re: Trying to Get a Passport

    It's possible that they'll take small changes like that. Again on the application you need to use the name that BEST IDENTIFIES YOU (probably what you're using now) and list any other names you've used. It it's close, they may let it slide. If not, you'll have to go get a court order. You should start early.

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