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What should I do if I wish to change from my married name to my maiden name in my passport?
Only female applicants who have been widowed or whose marriage has been dissolved through annulment or divorce (provided the conditions surrounding the divorce are recognized under Philippine law) can apply for a change from married name to maiden name.
If the change of name applied for is a result of the death of the husband, the duly authenticated death certificate or the Court Order in case of presumptive death should be submitted in addition to requirements A to F.
If the application for a change of name is due to the dissolution of the marriage, a duly authenticated copy of the annulment/divorce decree or order should be submitted.
Can I choose NOT to use my husband surname in my passport?
You may choose not to use your husband surname in your passport provided that you have not used your husbands surname in your passport before.
In this case, you should submit a duly-accomplished affidavit that you have opted to use your maiden name.
What should I do if I want to amend the entries in my current passport?
Female applicants who wish to change from maiden name to married name in their current passports should submit a duly-accomplished Request Form for Passport Amendment.
Female applicants who wish to change from married name to maiden name due to the death of the spouse should submit a duly-accomplished Request Form for Passport Amendment, their duly-authenticated Report of Marriage Form, their current passport, the duly authenticated death certificate or the Court Order in case of presumptive death, documentary proof of middle name, and the processing fee.
Female applicants who wish to change from married name to maiden name due to annulment or divorce (provided the conditions surrounding the divorce are recognized under Philippine law) should submit a duly-accomplished Request Form for Passport Amendment, their duly-authenticated Report of Marriage Form, their current passport, documentary proof of middle name, duly authenticated copy of the annulment/divorce decree or order, and the processing fee.
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