A passport will normally issue in a person's name as it appears on his/her birth certificate. However, a change of name from that which appears on a person's birth certificate is permitted in certain situations. For example, when a person has changed their name following marriage or civil partnership.
You must submit documentary evidence to support any change of name. Please see our summary of additional documents that you will need to submit with your passport application. These documents are required for both online and paper applications.
If you have an existing passport and wish to have your new name noted, you will need to apply for a new passport and submit the required documents with your application. You will also need to return your current/most recent passport.
