Changes to your passport
There are many things to organise when you are getting married or entering into a civil partnership.
It is important that you notify the Passport Office if you are changing your name.
You have the option to travel in your new name as soon as you have had your ceremony. You can update your passport in advance to show this. You can change your passport details to your new name up to three months before your ceremony. Please note you will not be able to travel or use your passport until the actual day of your ceremony if you decide to do this.
You need to complete a PD2 form and this can be downloaded from the government’s website.
If your ceremony is being held in one of our Registration Offices or licensed venues, send the completed PD2 form to the Registrar conducting the ceremony. You should then send the PD2 form, together with your passport and passport application form, to the Passport Office for the changes to be made.
Please note a fee is chargeable by the Registration Service for completion of the PD2 form. Please also remember any flight bookings need to be in the name on your passport at the time you will be travelling.