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HELPFUL TIPS
CHANGES TO YOUR
Passport
There are so many things to organise when
you are getting married that you may forget
to notify the passport authorities if you are
changing your name. Some countries might not
accept a passport that has not been amended
even if you take your marriage certificate
with you. Check with your travel agent or the
country’s consulate, if in doubt.
You can change your passport details at
any time up to three months before the
wedding, although you will not be able to use
your passport until the actual day of your
wedding. To do this, you will need to apply to
the Passport Office for a new standard UK
passport. Alternatively, the Passport Office will
amend your existing passport to show your
future married name.
Application forms are available at post offices
and you will need to complete a PD2 form
which is available online. Once you have
given your Notice of Marriage, the forms
can be filled in. The Registrar or Minister
of Religion conducting your ceremony will
need to complete the PD2 form for you. This
should then be sent to the Passport Office,
together with the application for a passport or
amendment to your passport. If you are going
abroad, remember to book any travel tickets in
the name you will have in your passport at the
time of travelling.
For further information, contact www.gov.uk
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