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Past name was not court approved by: Beth Question: I used my son’s father’s last name in the past but am married legally now with documentation. Will I be denied a passport because of it? Answer: No, you will not be denied a passport because you used a different last name in the past.

Unoffical name change with passport application by: Anonymousjames Question: Has anybody processed DS-60 successfully? Answer: The success of applications submitted with Form DS-60 Affidavit Regarding a Name Change depends largely on the documents that you submit with it. DS-60 must be executed by at least two persons (preferably blood relatives) who have known the you by both names and that the new name has been used for at least 5 years. In addition to the affidavits, you must submit at least 2 or more public documents evidencing that the you have used the acquired name generally for five years or longer.

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