Affidavit for spelling mistake in name for passport

Question: My dad got his passport and we noticed a mistake on it. His middle name is Bautista and it is written incorrectly on the passport as Boutista. We will be passing the rainbow bridge to go to Niagara Falls in Canada next week. Will that be an issue to pass the border to Canada and then come back to the US side?

Answer: It should not be an issue since it's a very small error. You may have it corrected when you get back from your trip.

Question: Going on a cruise in two weeks. Just got his passport from his dad and his last name is spelled wrong by one letter. Can we still use that passport?

Question: My dad had to submit other evidence to get his passport. He got his brother to sign an affidavit saying he remembers him being born. We also got a census record, however his year of birth is one year off. Will this keep him from getting his passport?

Question: We were about to buy our tickets to see our family for Christmas abroad. In our culture we have 2 last names and we just noticed the error on my dad's passport. They added his second last name as his middle name. In reality it’s Roberto as first name and Rodriguez Leon as last name, but on passport it’s Roberto Leon as first name and Rodriguez as the only last name.

Answer: You may buy tickets to match the passport and get the error corrected when you return from your trip.

Question: My 5-year-old daughter just received her passport and her first name was misspelled by one letter. We are flying to Mexico but I don't believe we have enough time to have it fixed. Her name is Leeyah but it was spelled Leeyan.

Question: Hello, I received a letter from the Passport Agency saying the short form birth certificate was not acceptable, so I went and got the certified BC however my mom name is missing one letter at the end of her name on my certified birth certificate will that be a problem? I spelled her name correctly when filling out the passport forms.

Question: We are traveling in 3 weeks and my last name is Guy and the passport misspelt it for Goy. Is there any way to travel with this error and apply for a fix when I get back?

Question: My name is Dario, but my name in the Passport is Danio. Can I buy a ticket with the same misspelled name to match the error on my passport?

Question: My father’s first American passport came with one wrong letter. His first name is Mihail and in passport it says Mihaie. Letter E at the end instead of L.
We have to travel soon. We did not buy tickets yet. Is this going to be a problem. Should we book his ticket with the name shown on him new passport? Thank you.

Answer: Yes, it is best that you book tickets that match the name on his passport. You can have the error corrected when you get back.

Question: My 14-year-old's passport says Jacobb instead of Jacoby. We travel to the Dominican Republic in 2 days. Should I just have his ticket changed to match the spelling on his passport since That will be his only form if ID? What if the name is printed correctly in the "system" when the passport is scanned? Will that cause an issue if the passport and ticket name do kit match the name in the computer?

Question: I just noticed my first name on my passport is misspelled my name is Norma and it reads Norua. I leave for London in a week will this be an issue?

Question: I leave for Greece in 5 weeks and the time to get a new passport is six weeks. My last name is Niemann but on my passport it says Nicmann.
Will that affect me being able to travel on plane if I bring a supporting document like my birth certificate?? I don’t have time to get a new one, and I can’t change my boarding pass because we already booked tickets. Can I call the airlines ahead of time??

Question: If I added a letter to my last name and I've been using it like that for over 60 years can I get a passport?

Question: My middle name is Reaves but they put Keaves. Will this be an issue? I will have my driver's license and my boarding pass has just my first and last name.

Question: I got my naturalization certificate on 07/15 and applied for a passport 07/17 at 8a. But my dad got his naturalization certificate on 07/17 at 2p. So, technically my dad wasn't a US citizen when I applied and I'm not applying for citizenship on his basis, but I am very anxious about knowing if it will be an issue since this is my first time applying for a US passport. Please help!

Also, is there anything I can do to fix it?

Question: Hello, I have a question. My name is Baktash, but Paktash is wrongly printed in my passport instead of Baktash, that is, P is printed in my name instead of B. Is there a problem? This is an Afghani passport, and I have an interview for the American Embassy. Will it get stuck in my passport?

Question: My last name is Thornton but is spelled Thorton on my birth certificate. Will this cause issues when boarding? My SS card, driver's license & voter's registration all has Thornton. I cruise in 3 days. PLEASE HELP.

Question: Hello, I will be flying Ethiopian Airlines to go to South Sudan. And my middle name is spelled wrong as Choi instead of Chol. Should I have this corrected now or will I be ok using my passport as it is?

Question: My daughter's passport came today and the spelled her name Rvee instead of Rylee. Her first name. We are flying to South Africa with Delta in a week. Will this prevent us from going?

Question: My passport came back with the wrong letter in my second last name. It's "Gomez Correa" and it shows "Gomez Currea". I'm traveling soon, will this be an issue?

Question: Hi, my middle name is spelled on my Birth certificate as Lynnette. On my passport, it is spelled as Lynette

It has since expired and I'd like to renew it. Can I renew it online or should I go in person to renew it as I want the error fixed?

Question: I am traveling to Mexico by land in one week and noticed that my name is spelled incorrectly on my passport. My name is supposed to be spelled "Aliyha" but they printed "Aliyna." Will this be an issue?

Question: I got my passport and I’m traveling soon. My last name is Crowley with the suffix III for the third but I got it back and it says Crowleyiii. There is no space between my last name and suffix, is this an issue?

Question: Our passports just arrived with a space between the lower case and upper case "c" in McCormick. It is printed as "Mc Cormick" instead of "McCormick". Will this be an issue?

Question: Hi we are traveling to Italy in a week. My niece just got her passport back but her first name was spelled wrong. Her name is MILLI but her passport came back as MILLL. will she have issues going through customs??

Question: Hi, My father's name from my school to college documents is Narasimhan D but my father's bank and other documents of his name is Narasimha D. Will this be a problem for f1 visa?

Question: I leave for my vacation in 3 days and traveling internationally. I noticed that my middle name is off by one letter it’s supposed to be Yvett but it says Yvet. Will I have any issues going to or coming back to the U.S.?

Question: My passport is spelled correctly, but my plane ticket/boarding pass has a spelling error of one letter off. Will this be a problem flying internationally?

Question: On my application, I stated only "Venice" as my father's place of birth while it says on my birth certificate that his place of birth was only "Italy". I am 25 and can confirm all of MY personal information is accurate. Will this be an issue?

Question: Hello. My last name was spelled incorrectly. It's Mcthomas but on my passport, it's spelled Mc thomas. Would I be okay flying internationally?

Question: My passport arrived with the wrong gender, is this going to be an issue?

Question: I need to apply for a passport ASAP and realized my birth certificate has the wrong spelling of my dad's name. Will that be a problem with my application?

Question: Hi, I just submitted my passport application 2 days ago not realizing that I put my dad's name in the wrong order: last name, first and middle. Cuz in my language, it's last name, first and middle but in English it's first, middle. Would it be a problem? If so how can I fix this?

Question: I just received my passport and my middle name is spelled incorrectly. It is spelled Conner on the passport and it should be spelled Connor. Will this be an issue for flying to and from Mexico?

Question: I just got my daughter's passport today. When I looked at it, her middle name is wrong, it is supposed to be Gracelyn Faith Nudalo Pena. Her middle name is Nudalo, not Hudalo.

Question: The issue I have on my passport is that the middle name is printed before my first name e.g instead of James Michael what was on my passport is Michael James. Can this be an issue?

Answer: It could be an issue. If you are traveling soon, you may book tickets in the name that appears on your passport to avoid issues with TSA.

Question: I am applying for my child's passport. On her birth certificate, it has MY place of birth wrong (her name and DOB is correct). Will this cause an issue? Thanks!

Question: I had my passport for about 2 years and never got denied out of the country. I just noticed that the last letter of my middle name is wrong. I have a trip in June. Would I be ok to fly there and back without any trouble?

Question: I am attempting to apply for a passport but I am concerned that because my first name on my birth certificate contains a letter with an accent mark, but on my driver's license, the accent mark was left off.

Will this be an issue?

Question: Hi. My first and last names are correct but I do not have a middle name. However, the passport is printed with a middle name initial 'H'. Is it ok to travel with this passport for urgent international travel?

Question: My passport arrived and I have a hyphenated last name, on the first last name they forgot the k in it, its the second to last letter. Will I be ok to travel and have it corrected when I get back from my trip?

Question: My passport expired recently and I noticed that my last name was misspelled by one letter when I went to renew it. They used an H instead of a B. Somehow, this didn't interfere with my previous travels but now I'm not sure if I should renew as is or submit a new one.

I have a tight timeline and would prefer to renew as long as it won't be an issue when traveling.

Answer: We recommend submitting a new application. If you submit a renewal without name change documents, the new passport will likely be printed in the same name as the old one.

The same processing times apply to renewals and new applications. Currently, it takes 10 to 13 weeks for standard service and 7 to 9 weeks for expedited service. These processing times do not include the time it takes for the application to arrive at a processing center and for the new passport to be delivered to your doorstep.

Question: When getting our passports, they spelled my fiancé's middle name from Jamell to Samell. We are going to Jamaica would this be an issue?

Question: My husband just received his passport. He is a Jr but on the passport, it’s misspelled as Dr. Will this be an issue while traveling? We only have 3 weeks left before our trip.

Question: I order an expedited service for my passport application since I'm leaving in less than 6 weeks. I just received my passport book but my name is spelled AAARON, and my name is AARON. Is there going to be a problem if I try using it like that? My airplane ticket shows my name as AARON, like I said i leave in about 6 weeks.

Question: PlAHN instead of PLAHN…travelling internationally, would this be an issue? Need help.

Question: My daughter’s last name has the first letter incorrect when we renewed her passport. Instead of J it’s spelled with an "I". We will leave in 7 weeks.

Answer: Since it's the last name that has an error, it could be an issue. Please contact the NPIC at 1-877-487-2778 to set an in-person appointment 4 weeks before your travel date so you can have the error corrected.

Question: My brother just got his passport and his name is Eduardo but his passport says Euardo. we’re traveling in 2 weeks to Mexico. Will this be an issue?

Question: First name on my passport is spelled incorrectly as Micheal. The proper spelling is Michael. Will this be a problem while traveling?

Question: I recently received my renewed passport and my middle name only shows the first initial. When the passport is scanned electronically, it comes up with my full middle name (thus they don't match exactly). I discovered this when applying for TSA Pre-check. Will this be a problem for me to fly internationally (US -> Mexico). I am leaving in a week. help!

Question: We are leaving for Costa Rica in 5 days and I just noticed on my passport that there is a small white dot on my passport photo. I sent them a good photo so I'm assuming it was when they laminated it maybe a piece of dust got in.

Question: My wife's name is Erika and they spelled it Eriks. Will she be able to use this passport?

Answer: It would be best that your wife apply for a correction. There is no application fee for this process unless you request expedited service.

Question: Hello on my passport my Middle name is spelled "Micheal" instead of "Michael" is this a problem? the E and A are reversed.

Answer: Since it's a minor issue, it should not be a problem. However, if you would like to have it corrected, you may do so without having t pay any application fees.

Question: The address on my passport has a spelling error. There's a T in place of D. Will it be an issue or not?

Question: I am applying for my daughter’s passport and I realized they left out "Jr" on her father's name, but he has it spelled on his ID and birth certificate. Will it be a problem to get my daughter's passport?

Question: Hi. My mother's birthplace is incorrect on my birth certificate. Is that gonna be a problem when I apply for my passport?

Question: My first name was misspelled by the agency. There's an X on the end of my name instead of a Y. We fly out in three weeks and I'm afraid we won't be able to make our trip now. This was totally not my fault, but theirs, can we still fly out and have it corrected when we return?

Question: Hi. I applied for a passport and realized after submitting it that my dad's name was spelled incorrectly on my BC.

My dad passed away more than 15 years and the name on his SSN, DL, Alien Resident Card, headstone, and Death Certificate was spelled how I spelled it on my passport application, spelled CHANG S.. V. however, realized on my BC, they spelled his name CHA S.. V. I'm having a panic attack not knowing if my application will be denied or delayed.

Can someone advise if I need to submit a form to correct the error or will it be ok?

Question: My 10-month-old's passport has his middle name misspelled. Would this interfere with any traveling?

Question: My son's dad's middle name is typed twice on his birth certificate. His passport app still says in process. Will this be an issue?

Question: I was wondering if it matters that my dad's birthplace is wrong on my birth certificate. It says a different country but he is a U.S. citizen? Would that affect my application for a passport? Vital records said it should be okay cause we have his real birth certificate.

Question: I mistakenly input my last name with my given name. Now my last name is repeated on my visa. My given name, spelling, and information are all correct. Will this be a problem getting through customs?

Question: My middle name is spelled wrong on my birth certificate, but it is correct on my Driver's License will this be an issue in getting a passport?

Question: I sent for a birth certificate to get my passport. My maiden last name is spelled wrong instead of ending with an o. It ends with an a. Will this be an issue to get my passport?

Question: My 14-year-old daughter's first name is misspelled on her passport. One letter. We are leaving in 3 weeks for Aruba. What do we do?

Question: My last name is spelled wrong on my daughter's birth certificate. Will this be an issue when trying to get a passport for my daughter?

Question: I applied for my birth certificate and spelled my mom's middle name (I spelled it Gale, not the correct Gail), but today when I filed for my passport I spelled it correctly. Is this going to mess up my passport?

Question: On my passport that I just received they put in an A instead of a Q in my last name so it's misspelled. We leave for an international flight in 4 days on Wednesday What am I supposed to do?

Question: The first letter of my last name was omitted.

Answer: You may apply for a correction. There is no fee for this service unless you request expedited service, in which case you need to pay the $60 expedite fee.

Please mail the following to the address on the form:

1. Form DS-5504
2. Passport with error
3. Original or certified copy of your birth certificate as proof of the correct data
4. Signed statement explaining the error
5. One new passport photo

Question: My middle name is Moriah but Mariah is printed on my passport which is incorrect. I’ve never had an issue using it out of the country before but I want to make sure I’m good since I have an upcoming trip in June.

Question: I need to renew my license and will probably change states(I moved recently). Is that going to mess up my current and active passport application?

Question: I already processed the passport and the worker at the post office, notified me that my husband spelled his name differently on his license than he did on the birth certificate. We are renewing our kids passport, will this affect it?

Question: I got my passport last month, but I found one letter of my first name omitted, I have no visa or anything linked with it just my bank account.
They wrote Dhia Alhaq, but the correct name is Dhiaa Alhaq. Will that cause me any trouble or issues, and how can I correct it?

Answer: The missing letter should not be an issue. However, you may apply for a correction if you wish.

Corrections are processed as a free service. Please mail the following to the address on the form:

Question: I applied for my 3-year-old son's passport but instead of putting my wife’s Birth last name. I put her married last name is this going to be an issue.?

Question: The gender is wrong on my passport. Can we still fly?

Question: My mother's last name is misspelled on my birth certificate, is this going to be an issue on my application?

Question: I just submitted my passport application and noticed my mother's last name is different because of marriage than what I put on the application. Will this cause a delay? I am 29 years old.

Question: Birth certificate has misspelled fathers first name? Will this be an issue when applying for passport?

Question: I accidentally put my mom's married last name instead of her maiden name in my application—will that be an issue?

Question: My old passport (issued when I was minor) - now expired, has a travel visa (still valid). Both old passport and travel visa have my first name as SHYAMA. My new passport has my correct name (matching all other IDs) SHYAM. Can I travel with the visa with SHYAMA and new passport with SHYAM or would there be any issue at immigration/customs? What to do to rectify the issue? Thanks.

Answer: It is a potential issue. Since the visa has the wrong spelling, it is in your best interest to have that corrected.

Question: Hey there, I’m traveling to Switzerland very soon and my passport came back listing my gender as F (I’m a male). I don’t have enough time to get it fixed beforehand, will this be a problem? Should I bring other supporting documents?

Question: Hi, I’m leaving for another country in one week and my passport has one wrong spelling. My name is Htoo Ka Boe Paw and they put O in E.
Htoo Ka Boe Paw
Htoo Ka Boo Paw
Is it ok for me to travel?

Question: Hi, I just received my passport and they misspelled my last name. Instead of ROVIRA, they put ROIVRA. I fly in 3 weeks. Is this a problem? My tickets are booked in the correct spelling, unlike my passport. Thank you.

Question: I am leaving to study abroad in 2 weeks. I still don’t have my corrected passport and visa. I am going through the proper channels and don’t seem to be getting a quick resolution. My flight leaves on January 8th. Is there any way I can get an expedited passport and visa?

Answer: Since your application has already been submitted, there is nothing a private expediter can do to speed things up. What you can do is schedule an appointment at a regional agency to get your passport issued ASAP. Appointments must be made by calling 1-877-487-2778.

Once you have your passport, you may employ the services of a visa expediter to get your visa as quickly as possible. Our recommendation goes to Rush My Travel Visa.

Question: My first name is Mckenzie and I got my new passport back and they spelled it Mc Kenzie. They put a space between the c and the k. Is this going to cause me issues should I get a new passport? I travel very frequently and am going to Europe in just 6 weeks.

Question: My nephew got his passport back and he has a letter missing out his last name. His last name is Williams but the passport says Willams and I don’t know what to do. Our flight is on January 11th to the UK.

Question: I have a single-letter difference in the spelling of my last name between the education certificate, and passport. The name on the education certificates is 'Quraishi' and on the passport is 'Quraishy'. Would it affect the immigration process in any way, or otherwise?
Thank you.

Question: I applied for an adult passport. My mom’s last name on her birth certificate is different than the last name on mine. Since the application asked for her name at birth, I put her birth certificate name, but later realized that my application and my birth certificate show different people than my mom. Will that be an issue as an adult applying? My dad’s information is all correct and matching.

Question: When I renewed my passport, they changed my last name. Instead of McClurkan, it now says Mc Clurkan, and looks like it is two names in the typing at the bottom of the photo page. I am now worried that all of my tickets will not be the same as my passport. Plus, my known traveler number is linked to my prior passport which has the last name as McClurkan. I travel internationally a lot, with the next trip in 3 weeks. Will this cause a problem?

Question: I just received my 2-year-old's passport and her last name is spelled Gutler instead of Butler. We are traveling in 9 weeks. Will we have a new one back in time or should we try to speak to the airline to see if they will accept it and then fix it once we are back?

Answer: We recommend contacting the airline first. If they cannot help, you may schedule an appointment at a regional agency 2 weeks prior to your departure date. Appointments are available through the hotline 1-877-487-2778.

Question: I applied for my daughter's passport but her last name is Kassim on her birth certificate and on her passport, it's Hassim. I'm traveling on the 20th of December. Can I travel and apply for a correction when I come back?

Question: When I applied for my passport, I wrote as neatly as I could but my middle name was spelled incorrectly, it has an x and not a k, do they check middle names on your passport when you go through the airport?

Question: On my birth certificate, my mother's first name is misspelled. She is deceased. Will the passport be processed without problems or delays?

Question: Hi my daughter’s birth month on her passport is wrong. Instead of March, they put May. We will be traveling to South Korea in 3 weeks. Can she still travel?

Question: Received my wife’s passport and her first name is spelled wrong by 1 letter. It's FARZAHANA and they put FARZRHANA, the R in place of A. Her flight is in 3 weeks to Bangladesh. Is she allowed to travel with this passport?

Question: Son's passport just arrived and his two last names have no space between them. Would I have an issue when we travel in 3 weeks. They literally just didn’t space out the last names.

Question: We just received my daughter’s passport 2 weeks ago and found out the middle name was misspelled as JULIAHO instead of JULIANO. I am afraid that this will be a problem going to CANADA in less than 2 weeks. Is it ok to use it for now and then correct it when we return?

Question: Received my passport today and my last name is spelled wrong by 1 letter. It's Cottrell and they put Cottell without the r. My flight is in 3 weeks to Australia. Will I have to get a new passport or will I be ok?

Question: My last name is Herrerra and on my passport, they spelled it Herrera so one R is missing it doesn't change the pronunciation of it traveling in less than 8 weeks, and just received it. Will I have a problem with it?

Question: Will it be an issue if the passport office failed to place the hyphen in my married name? So instead of Smith-Perez, it reads Smith Perez. My Driver's License shows the hyphen.

Question: My last name should be hyphenated, it's been years since I realized it was wrong. How to fix this error? Should I get a new passport? Thanks.

Answer: If your passport is still valid, you may submit it for a correction without having to pay an application fee.

Please mail the following to the address on the form:

1. Form DS-5504
2. Current passport
3. Original/certified copy of proof of the correct data
4. Signed statement explaining the error
5. One new passport photo

Question: I have submitted my newborn son's application and my middle name on his birth Certificate is different from my middle initial on my driver's license. Will this be an issue processing my son's passport application?

Question: Just received my passport. Middle name is off by a letter - A instead of R. Birth certificate and ID both show the correct spelling of my middle name with an R. It’s not very noticeable to the average eye. Should I send it in for a correction?

Question: I received my passport a couple of days ago and it is listed that am I female rather than male. I’m flying to the Netherlands in less than a month. I’m worried I will be denied entry.

Answer: Errors like this are usually overlooked but we recommend that you contact the airline as well as the Embassy of the Netherlands to check if the error will cause issues.

Question: I received my son's passport and realized his name is off by one letter at the end of his first name. We are traveling internationally in 4 days. I am changing the name on the ticket to match the passport, will he have any issues going and coming ack to the U.S?

Question: I received my passport last week and I travel in 2 weeks. My gender is listed incorrectly as male (m). Without enough time correct the typo, will I be able to travel to Nepal?

Question: Hello. My US passport name is Ekaterina Stroeva and my foreign passport name is Yekaterina Stroyeva, the same, just with a different spelling. Will this be a problem for traveling and what name should I use for a ticket?

Question: Hi I’m traveling to Mexico in 3 weeks, I just received my daughter's passport and I noticed they misspelled her name by one letter instead of an "L" they put an "I". I was wondering if she would still be able to go and come back with no problem.

Question: We had an appointment this past week to do our passports and had a slew of problems. One is the fact that I know my father's name has an "o" in the middle name. Unfortunately, for over 20+ years no one noticed that my birth certificate was incorrect by that one letter.

The person asked me to write a letter to the ones receiving my documents addressing the issue, but I have this sinking feeling that still may not be good enough. I have paid for the expedited process and I have a trip in the first week of November. Should I be worried about this?

Question: My mom's name is spelled incorrectly on my birth certificate. Her last name is spelled wrong and instead of just her maiden name, they included her first married last name. Will I have any issues with getting a passport?

Question: I looked at my passport and realized that my middle name is misspelled. I got it multiple years ago but this is my first time using it. I have a business trip to Tel Aviv in a month. Will I be okay getting back into the country? I would like to get a correction but I am worried I will not get my passport back in time.

Question: Hi,

I just received my passport and noticed that my name is written incorrectly by one letter at the end of my name. Instead of ‘a’ it’s ‘e’. I had paid express shipping when I applied, if I apply for the correction now, do I have to pay shipping again if I want it fast?

I am planning to travel to Germany in November, can I travel with the passport I received now?

Question: I recently received my US passport and my middle name was misspelled by 1 letter. I applied right after naturalization and I still have not received my naturalization certificate back. What supporting documents can I send instead? I don’t have a US birth certificate, marriage certificate etc.

Question: My passport has my last name misspelled. It is Salazar and my passport has Salazak. Would that be a problem entering the US?

Question: Hi, I have a flight in 2 days LAX- CANADA and I just recently realize my last name was misspelled in my US passport it was shown NATVIIDAD and it is supposed to be NATIVIDAD. I contacted the air ticket company and changed it to match my passport. Will I still travel with no issues?

Question: Hello. I'm really depressed about my passport's mistake, though it's just an incorrect word. In all documents, my mother's name is Rab"e"a, but in my passport, it's Rab"i"a. I have taken the IELTS exam by my passport, so it's not possible for me to get changed. Some people suggested I get an affidavit done. Would it be enough for the mistake? Please please reply to my answer.

Question: My daughter's name was misspelled on her passport but we didn't realize it until now - she needs to renew the passport - how do we get the correct name on the new passport? Her birth certificate has the correct name but her passport name has an extra letter on it.

Question: My son and I are going to Jamaica in October. His passport just came back and his middle name was spelled wrong, Phillip should've been Philip. Can we still travel and correct when we get back?

Question: I paid to have quicker delivery of my son's passport. It came back with the wrong birthplace. And his birth certificate still has not been sent back. So I can’t have it fixed and our trip is in two months. Can’t he still travel?

Question: This is my first time applying for my USA passport but when it came, my first name was spelled wrong. It was supposed to be Mariam but it was printed Marian. Can I still travel with it and return to the USA with no issues? I have to travel in couple of weeks, and do the correction after I return from my trip.

Question: I received my passport last week and travel in a few days. My gender is listed incorrectly as female (F). Without enough time correct the typo, will I be able to travel if I bring along my birth certificate, SS card, ID, etc?

Question: I am leaving in less than two weeks and just received my passport. My first name is misspelled as Daman but it's Damon. I am traveling by land to Canada will this be okay?

Question: The month of my DOB is wrong on my passport. Can I still travel?

Question: My birth certificate and social security card both have the ending of my name as "hia" but my name on my ID, school forms, taxes is "iah", can I submit my passport application with the "iah" or does it have to match my birth certificate?

Question: I just received my passport and two letters in my last name were switched. It reads Mongtomery and should be Montgomery. I leave for Ireland in exactly 8 weeks. Can I fix it after my trip?

Question: My mother received her passport today and they misspelled her name. Instead of an " i" at the end of her name they put an "L". Will she be able to get past TSA with that small error?

Question: I wasn't sure if my mother had a different maiden last name when asked about it at the office. My passport application now has the correct name crossed out (but legible) and what I think is her middle name next to it. How big of an issue will this be?

Question: Hello they misspelled my son's name. They put a "I" instead of an L. Who do I contact?

Answer: There is no need to contact anyone. You may submit the passport for a correction at no cost to you.

Question: I was issued a passport but they only put the first letter of my middle name and didn’t add my second last name. Will I still be able to fly internationally? My birth certificate has my first middle and both last names on it.

Question: Just recently discovered my husband's birth certificate has his first name misspelled. Jeffry instead of Jeffrey. Will this be a problem when applying for a passport? All official documents he has been issued have always been Jeffrey. He has never used Jeffry for anything.

Question: Hi. My boyfriend and I are traveling internationally in 5 days. He just received his passport last week and we noticed he is listed as (F) for female. Is this going to be a problem when traveling? Also, we’re traveling by plane.

Question: Got my passport and they misspelled it to Njunguna instead of Njuguna. Will there be any problems that may arise while traveling?

Question: Hello, I’m applying for a passport and my father's name is misspelled on my birth certificate. Will this be an issue? It’s the first letter of the last name.

Question: Hi, instead of Euan, his name was printed as Evan. We were able to get the airline to change the name on the ticket to match my son's passport. Would there be any issue in the immigration of our destination and coming back to the US? thank you!

Question: My 1-year-old daughter's passport came back with one letter off on her last name. Instead of Konikov it says Konifov. I have travel plans in the next few weeks. Would it be better to book flights for her with this error or just bring her birth certificate?

Question: We are traveling to the Philippines in 2 days but my son's passport came with one letter error. Instead of EUAN it was printed as EVAN. instead of U, it came out as V. would it be a problem for immigration and airlines?

Question: We are going to be applying for our son's passport and my middle name was misspelled on his birth certificate. Instead of Lynn the hospital put Glynn. Will that cause any issues?

Question: My first name is spelled wrong on my birth certificate but right on my ID. Will that be a problem getting a passport?

Question: My daughter's passport was given to us a long time ago but we just noticed that she has a wrong letter in her second name. Her name has to be Gisselle and they spelled it as Gisseelle.

Question: I finally got my passport in the mail after applying 2 months ago and my middle name is spelled wrong. It has an apostrophe but they put an "I" What should I do? I’m traveling in a few weeks.

Question: My four-year-old son's passport came back with his first name misspelled. Aves instead of Ares. We cannot book an appointment due to international travel very soon. The airline has said they will not stop him from boarding. Will he have trouble with TSA and customs?

Question: I recently received my passport and while my first and last name are correct, they misspelled my middle name. Instead of Ambyr it is printed as Ambar. Would I still be able to use this passport?

Question: I just received my passport and found they spelled my last name incorrectly. On my passport it reads Croasmon it should be Croasmun. Do you think it would be okay to travel on a cruise?

Question: I recently received my passport and they mistakenly spelled my first name incorrectly. My name is Janice and they spelled it Janile. Going to Mexico on July 24th. Can I use the passport and get it corrected when I return?

Question: We leave for Mexico in 3 days and when we received my 13-year-old son's passport, we noticed that they listed my first name (Corey) instead of his first name (Carter). Can we still travel with this? There are no available appointments at the passports centers. Should we rebook his ticket with the first name shown on his passport?

Question: The first letter on my last name is misspelled instead of Poole it’s Roole.

Answer: Hi, Cassandra. You may send the passport in for a correction. Please mail the following to the address on the form:

Question: My name has a mistake. I am traveling this month (June). Can you faster my passport, please? I am ready to go.

Question: I am traveling internationally in 17 days. My passport was misprinted, such that the first letter of my first name is cut off (e.g. "Sarah" --> "Arah"). Will this be a problem?

Question: I plan to travel internationally very soon. I've booked my tickets, and then I saw that my passport misprinted my name (i.e my first name has been separated; there is a space in the middle of my name (example: name is "Amanda", but name is printed as "Aman da"). My ticket is booked with my actual name (in the case of the example: "Amanda"). What do I do?

Question: Good morning. I received my passport last night, and my middle name was spelled Paula instead of Paola. I already have tickets to go overseas next Monday, June 21st, and I don’t know if I have time to fix my name on my passport.

1) is it possible to fix the middle name typo within the next week?
2) if I cannot fix my name within the next few days, can I still travel overseas with the typo on my passport?

Answer: 1) You need to apply for the correction at a regional agency in order to get it in time for your departure. Agencies require an appointment which can only be scheduled by calling 1-877-487-2778.

Question: Hi. I completed a renewal application for my passport as well as a name change and provided my marriage certificate as proof of name change. However, my passport was still sent to me with my previous name. What should I do?

Answer: You may send your passport in for a correction/name change without paying the application fees. Please mail the following to the address on the form:

1. Form DS-5504
2. Passport with the maiden name
3. Original or certified copy of marriage certificate
4. Signed statement explaining the error in the passport

Question: My daughter's name is Maureen and they spelled it Marueen. We are traveling in 7 weeks. Is this an issue?

Question: I just collected my temporary entry Visa into south Cyprus as a student and my name is incorrectly spelled but my passport number is correct. Instead of Friday they put Freday. Will I have an issue traveling with my Visa like that?

Question: Hello. I received two letters (different times) from the US passport agency requiring additional documents for my son’s passport.

We noticed that the name is misspelled by one letter on both letters, while sending the required documents we wrote a letter to the US passport agency to correct the name if it is spelled incorrectly.

We are still waiting for my son’s passport and we are traveling in two weeks. Does the misspelled name in the letter from the US passport agency mean misspelled name on the passport?

Question: I got my passport recently for a trip to Peru but they changed a letter in my last name, instead of Listerud they made it Listerad.

Everything else looks right but will this passport get me to and from another country? I don’t really have the time to wait for a new one, I already changed names to match the passport for the airlines.

Question: I have a trip coming up within a week but one letter of my first name was printed wrong. I am not sure if I can still go on a cruise ship with my first name misspelled.

I see a lot of posts where it says as long as the name on the ticket matches with the name on my passport, it should be fine but I am not sure if it also applies for going on a cruise ship.

Answer: You may contact the cruise line you are traveling with to find out if a one-letter error on your passport will cause an issue. If it will, you can request for your tickets to be rebooked to match your passport.

You can apply for a correction for free when you get back.

Question: Hi my name is Filemon Santos Jr. The spelling in my Philippine passport is Filemon but in my US passport it's Felimon. Can I still travel with both passports to the Philippines?

Question: Can I still travel with my passport like that?

Answer: You may travel with that passport without issue as long as you book tickets to match it. You may also have the error corrected to no cost to you unless you need expedited service, in which case you need to pay the $60 expedite fee.

Question: I just received my passport and there’s an extra letter at the start of my last name. Will I still be able to use it? I don’t have time to fix it before my trip.

Question: My last name is Adams Mubiru but my passport was printed as Adams Mubira (one letter off). My trip is in a couple months so I am wondering if it is best to have it corrected; my airline is willing to help but I just want to be sure.

Question: Hey, I just got a U.S passport, and my middle name is not included but in my proof such as green card, Indian passports and etc my middle name was included. I was wondering what I can do to fix this issue. I am concerned that we might run into issues at either airport (at the destination or the U.S.).

Answer: You will not run into issues as long as you book your tickets to match the passport you are traveling with. Keep in mind that as a U.S. citizen, you now need to depart and re-enter the United States with your American passport.

Question: Hi! I just received my passport and my second last name is missing a letter and my traveling date is in 6 days. Will it be okay to travel with it?

Question: I have two last names and my first is in the given name section of the passport but my second last name is in the correct place. Will there be an issue when traveling to Mexico?

Question: My passport shows Mary Anne but my flight ticket has 1 word Maryanne. Will this cause a problem for me?

Question: I just received my first U.S passport and my name was spelled "Mohammed" instead of "Mohamed". I did call the airline to fix my name to match my passport and they are currently working on it. I also applied for TSA pre-check with this passport. My only concern is if I won’t be able to re-enter the U.S with this misspelled passport name? My ticket and passport are matching. I’m just freaking out a bit.

Question: I got my new passport back and you did a minor error on one letter of my name. On the previous passport is Shurouq and I got it Shurooq. Will that be an issue when I travel using the passport?

Question: My daughter's name is misspelled and when we went to get the correction application they informed us that we have to pay $60 for expediting due to leaving soon. I called Washington DC and got the runaround, hung up on, and transferred to the wrong contact. At last, was told there is nothing that can be done and I would have to pay for their mistake. I do not agree. We applied and received it in a timely manner so why do I pay for needing the card corrected and expedited due to the time of our trip?

Question: Passport arrived missing the last letter of my middle name. My ticket does not have my middle name. Trip in less than a month. Should I get it fixed?

Question: My daughter’s renewed passport arrived last month with just one letter off like instead of ‘Aman’ it is ‘amam’. Her name on the visa is correct though but don’t match the passport as it is on her old passport. I have purchased the tickets under the same name as the passport. Would it be an issue?

Question: Hi. I got my six-week-old baby's passport back, and the last letter of the last name is wrong. Should I change the passenger name to match the passport or will that cause an issue since the baby's name will not match mine, and will also not match his birth certificate?

Question: My middle name is Nickole and you guys spelled it Nickgle!? What should I do?

Answer: You may apply for a correction at no cost to you.

Please mail the following to the address on the application form:

Question: I received my passport and my middle name is misspelled by one letter. Will this be an issue? My middle name is on my boarding pass. I don’t have time to send it back to be fixed before my trip.

Answer: If it's just one letter, it might not be a problem. We recommend that you contact the airline you are traveling with to confirm.

Question: My name is MacKenzie but it wasn’t noticeable to my parents there was a space between Mac Kenzie. My mom says I should get it fixed but would any problems occur?

Question: Good day. My child's birth certificate has the incorrect name on it for my first name. It is only the first letter that is incorrect. Is there any document or affidavit I can present to get a passport issued since my name does not match the name on the birth certificate?

Question: My husband got his passport back in the 80s. The passport agency person put on his nickname as his First name on the passport. He didn't know that it was an issue so he kept it and never had it corrected. He kept on renewing his passport using his nickname on it. Now, he wants to use his legal name on his passport. What form should he use?

Answer: Since he did not do a legal name change, he needs to submit a new application. He will need to submit the following in person at an acceptance facility:

1. Form DS-11
2. Evidence of U.S. citizenship (preferably his U.S. birth certificate bearing his full name; submit original/certified copy plus photocopy)
3. Government-issued photo ID (present ID, submit a photocopy)
4. One passport photo taken in the last 6 months
5. Payment for fees
-Application: $110
-Execution: $35
-Expedite (optional): $60
-1 to 2 days delivery (optional, recommended): $18.32

Question: I booked our trip to Brasil and my kids' passports just arrived. Their last names are wrong by 1 letter. The q is a g. Since I already booked the ticket, will I have an issue?

Question: Hi, I received my passport and the gender is incorrect. I am traveling soon and don't have time to send the passport back in to be correct. Could this be an issue? Would bringing my birth certificate and any other documents help?

Answer: The answer depends on the official inspecting your passport. Minor spelling errors may be overlooked but gender mistakes might raise questions. It is best that you have the error corrected before you travel to avoid issues.

Question: When I got my US K1 visa, there was a typo on my petitioner’s last name. It was the first letter of his last name. Will it affect my port of entry in the U.S.?

Question: I'm applying for a k1 visa and will be using my passport as proof of citizenship. Will a misspelled name on my passport affect it?

Question: My passport will expire in 9 months. I need a name change because I got married and my middle name is spelled incorrectly by 1 letter in the wrong place. Can I just use one form to renew my passport, change my last name and correct the name spelling of my middle name?

Answer: Yes, you can. Please mail the following to the address on the form:

1. Form DS-82
2. Current passport
3. Original or certified copy of marriage certificate
4. One new passport photo
5. Payment for fees
-Application: $110
-Expedite fee (optional): $60
-1-2 days delivery (optional): $18.32

Question: I just checked my US passport and on my last name, one letter was printed incorrectly! How long will it take to print a new passport with the correct last name?? I need to travel outside the US this April.

Question: I have my educational certificate where my surname is Siddique but on my citizenship and passport my surname, is Siddhiqui. does it create a problem on visas?

Question: Hello,

I just got my 8-month-old baby a passport and the passport agency combined both of her last names and it was not hyphenated. Is this going to be a problem when her last name does not match ours?

Question: I just went to check into my international flight and my son was rejected since his passport has a misspelling on his last name. How can we still fly tomorrow?

Question: I got my passport back last week and my name on the passport they put "Yendomtie" but my real name is Yendoutie. Can I still travel?

Question: Hello, I recently got my passport back and I noticed that it was missing one of my last names (I have two), it only had my first last name but not the second one. Would this be an issue?

Question: Hello. I am traveling to the States soon. My mid name is written (Salih) but on my son's passport it is written (Saleh). Will that will cause any issues?

Question: I came to America with a visa, and in the country where I was born, I got my passport with 1 incorrect letter in my first name. So when I immigrated to the USA, all my documents have the same mistake in my first name like SSN, driver's license, and USA passport.

How can I change this mistake in my USA passport? I received my passport a few years ago. Thank you.

Question: Hello. I’m going to Jamaica next week. As I’m starting to pack for the trip, I noticed the passport I received last month has a mistake in the spelling of my name. My middle name is (Selena) and they made a mistake and it’s spelled Seiena. Is this going to cause an issue or will I still be able to go?

Question: Can we still travel if the office made an error in the year for my son's passport?

Question: Hello, my name is misspelled on my passport. It’s supposed to be spelled ROCHELLE but my passport has only one L (Rochele). Can I still renew even if I have a record or visa in my previous job? I'm an ex-abroad.

Question: Hello, my name is misspelled on my passport. It’s supposed to be spelled Teressa but my passport only one S (Teresa). Can I still travel to Jamaica?

Question: My passport name is misspelled and I’m traveling to Jamaica in 2 days. It’s supposed to say "Sheldon" but it says "Sneldon".

Question: They used my mom's maiden name as my last name. It doesn't match my ID or ticket. Can I still travel to Central America if I bring my birth certificate?

Question: There is an erroneous space in my last name on my passport. My last name is McWilliams, however, it appears there is a space in between the c and W, i.e. Mc Williams.

I am traveling to Argentina in 2 weeks. Will this be a problem? I also have a birth certificate if that is helpful.

Question: My passport was issued 10 years ago with a spelling error on my name. I never had it corrected. My passport has now expired. I want to do an expedited renewal and correct the name. What forms do I need to complete?

Answer: Your passport will be renewed in the same name unless you can provide proof of legal name change.

Question: They issued me a passport with the wrong date of birth. Once they corrected it, will I have a problem with immigration entering the U.S? Will they send me to second immigration every time? Because I have a different date of birth of the system?

Question: I just received my US passport for the first time and found out that one letter in my name is wrong. It has the letter I instead of L. Will there be an issue and how will this be corrected?

Answer: You may apply a correction free of charge.

Please mail the following to the address on the application form:

1. Application Form DS-5504
2. Passport with error
3. Original or certified copy of your birth certificate as evidence of the correct data
4. A signed letter explaining the error

Question: Hello, I have been waiting for my passport for weeks now and couldn’t find the status online. When I reached out to the 877 number someone finally was able to check it out and found that they have my last name spelled incorrectly on the system as well as a misspelled email. The status has been " in process" for several weeks now and I don’t know if the agency tried to send an email requesting additional info. If they did I am not aware of it as they sent to the incorrect email. How can I have this rectified or have an update on what’s going on with my application?

Question: My middle name is Muntaqim but they spelled it Muntagim, so off by one letter. Will that get me held up in customs or anything? I’m going to the Dominican Republic. If I have an ID and possibly a birth certificate with me, will I have a problem? I contacted my airline and they told me to contact immigration. What should I do?

Answer: Minor errors like this normally do not cause issues. Still, it's the airline's prerogative whether or not to allow boarding. The best way to address this is to have the passport corrected. If that is not possible before your departure date, your second best option is to rebook your ticket to match your passport.

Question: I have the wrong date of birth on my foreign passport. And I am eligible for a permanent residency in the country, can I correct that error during my immigration interview?

Question: I just got my passport and on the passport, my first name is misspelled— my first name is Saifullah but on the passport, they missed A after S. And I have already booked my tickets to Bangladesh in December. Should this be a problem and will I be held accountable at the airport?

Question: My current passport has my middle name misspelled. How should I renew my current passport so that my middle name is correct? Do I simply use the standard renewal form DS 82? Or should I submit a DS-11?

Question: I recently received my passport but the gender is F instead of M. Can I still travel?

Question: I recently updated my passport to my married name but received it with the wrong middle name. I now use my maiden name as my middle name but the passport uses the middle name from my birth certificate. First and last names are correct and I am planning to travel in about 4 weeks. Can I use the passport I have despite the error?

Question: My baby's passport came with a mistake. The first letter of her last name is H instead of M. We are traveling to France in 8 weeks (both parents are French, the baby is American). She doesn't have another ID.

Can we travel with the mistaken passport + birth certificate? We already bought the tickets with her real name.

Question: I just received my passport and my birth month is incorrect. It says September, but I'm born in May. I travel internationally in 4 weeks. Will this be an issue?

Question: After fixing my spelling error on my passport, did you guys send me back my documents?

Question: On my passport it says Sr instead of the suffix Jr. Can I still use this passport?

Question: My married last name on my passport is missing the last letter. I’ve already booked my flight using the correct spelling of my last name for my ticket. Will this be an issue at the airport? I travel in 8 days.

Question: I have one missing letter on my passport instead of L they mistakenly us I. Will I have any issues while traveling?

Answer: If you would like to travel with that passport, it is best that you book tickets in the spelling that appears in it. If you already have tickets booked, you may attempt to travel with that passport plus your birth certificate.

Question: I recently applied for a new passport for the first time and it came back with a misspelled middle name. How do I correct this?

Answer: Hello, Rita. You may apply for a correction at no cost to you. Please mail the following to the address indicated in the form:

Question: My name is wrong by one letter on my passport. Can I still travel with the error? If so does my airline ticket have to match the passport name or can it have my correct name spelling?

Question: My whole family applied for passports recently. I was the last to receive mine today and my last name is wrong. The last letter is incorrect. We are traveling to Mexico in 4 weeks exactly. What can I do?

Also they did not send back my social security card or my passport. I have read other comments. The problem is my birth certificate has a different last name as I am a female and married with a different last name. Please help!

Answer: You may travel with that passport and have the error corrected when you get back.

Question: I received my daughter’s passport with FFF in her last name instead of FF, and I’m planning to travel within 2 weeks, can I still travel with it?

Question: My daughter's first name was misspelled by one letter on the passport we just received. I am traveling soon and wonder if it would be a problem.

Question: My surname is misspelled SAGANA instead of SANGARA.

Answer: You may apply for a correction at no cost to you. Please mail the following to the address on the application form:

1. Form DS-5504
2. Passport with error
3. Signed statement explaining the error
4. Proof of the correct data (birth certificate)

Question: My passport that was issued in 2016 has my first name misspelled as Christian with an H but my name is spelled as Cristian. I fly to Cancun Mexico in three months. Will this be an issue at the airport? Will I be able to enter the country? I am flying Delta.

Answer: Since Christian and Cristian are common derivatives, you should not have trouble traveling with your current passport. Should questions arise, you can present your passport plus birth certificate plus ID.

Question: I will be traveling to the UK in less than a week and I just noticed an error on my passport. Can I still travel?

Question: My husband’s middle name is Micah, and this is what is printed on the plane ticket (international). We just received his passport yesterday, and they printed ‘Mican’- will we be able to use this if we bring his birth certificate as well? Thank you!

Question: I recently did a passport application but I have realized there was a misspelled letter on my surname. Will it still be processed?

Question: My son's month of birth is August but a little piece of the bottom of the g is missing, can he still travel?

Question: I received my passport last week and my last name has a wrong letter, I changed my ticket with the same name of the passport I have problems traveling in three weeks and there is no time to fix them help I'm going crazy

Question: Hello, my last name was misspelled in my passport. They spelled it Carnona and it should be Carmona. On my plane ticket, I have the correct spelling. I'm going to fly to Ecuador in two weeks, but I still don't have my naturalization certificate. Do you think I could fix them until august 20?

Question: Hello, my last name was misspelled in my passport. They spelled it Carnona and it should be Carmona. On my airline ticket, I have the correct spelling. I am going to fly to Ecuador in two weeks.

Question: I received my passport years ago and will be traveling for the first time this week and realized the gender is incorrect. I just want to check: (1) that I am still able to travel? and (2) Is there anything that I should bring other than a birth certificate that would be helpful?

Answer: 1. You may travel with that passport.

Question: I received a passport on the basis of a certificate of citizenship. To correct the mistake in my last name, must I send the original certificate or is a photocopy enough?

Question: I just received my renewal passport back and the last letter in my 1st name is wrong. It has a D instead of an A. I will be traveling to Cancun in a month. Will I be able to travel with this passport or will it be a problem?

Answer: You may travel with that passport and present another ID or your birth certificate in case you are questioned. You can apply for a correction at no cost to you after you return.

Question: My daughter's middle name was incorrectly added to her passport. They used my oldest's middle name instead. Would I be able to still use her passport and bring her birth certificate just in case?

Question: My passport has my maiden last name from before I got married. I am supposed to fly to France in a little over a month, can I still use the passport if I have other identification?

Question: I took my marriage license when I was renewing my passport. Without thinking I put my maiden name on the renewal form and next to it I put my surname. I only wanted my surname on my passport. Does this mean that when I go to change my license I have to put both names? Or can I fix that? Not sure what to do.

Answer: Your new passport will likely be issued in the name you entered in the application form. But if you submitted your marriage license instead of the original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, passport services will send you a letter with instructions on how and where to send the right document. This can then be your chance to send a new application form without your maiden name. Include a signed explanation regarding your error on the other application form.

Question: Got my first-time passport today and the place of birth was printed as Kentucky, which is the state I live in but I was born in Ohio as stated on the birth certificate I sent with the application. Will this be a problem or should I fix it before I go on my trip?

Answer: You may use your passport to travel. The wrong place of birth will not be an issue. However, since it's an error, we recommend having it corrected when you return from your travels.

Question: My son and I are supposed to travel in four days and his passport just arrived with a mistake in his date of birth and the wrong gender. The birth certificate hasn't returned yet from the passport administration but I do have photocopies, can we still travel?

Answer: Yes, you can still travel. You can apply for a correction after your trip. Corrections are processed as a no-fee service.

Question: My middle name is wrong on my recently received passport. My middle name is alexander but on the passport it only says Alex, and my flight is next week. Will I have any issues coming back into the country?

Answer: It is unlikely that you will have issues. Alex and Alexander are common derivatives of each other. You can have the error corrected at no cost to you when you get back.

Question: Received my passport and my gender is incorrect. I fly in 2 days to Mexico. Am I going to have a problem?

Question: My old passport was cancelled because of a spelling error in my name. My US visa is in my old passport. I have been issued a new passport with the correct spelling. Is my visa still valid?

Question: I'm a US citizen and I’m in Egypt. I’m traveling on 19 July and I realized that my middle name is written Ahmed Instead of Khaled
Can I travel??

Question: We received our passports and the first name on my passport is misspelled. My name is Hoyet but it is spelled Hoget on my passport. We leave for Mexico in 13 days. Can I still use this passport?

Answer: Yes, you can. Just bring your birth certificate and present it in case questions arise. You can have the error corrected for free when you return.

Question: I just received my PASSPORT and my birth year is not correct. It's off by one year. Can I still travel?

Answer: Yes, you may travel with that passport. The error in birth year will not be a problem.

Question: Hello, they misspelled my son's last name on his passport. They spelled it as Makroquin and it should be Marroquin. On his flight ticket, it has the correct spelling. I am flying to Mexico in two weeks.

Answer: You may travel with the error on the passport and the child's birth certificate. The error can be corrected when you get back.

Question: They spelled my daughter's last name wrong and I cannot correct the error because we still haven’t received our birth certificates and it’s been over 6 months.

Answer: The Department of State cannot reimburse the costs of replacing a lost supporting document. Please contact the NPIC at 1-877-487-2778 to confirm that the documents have been mailed back. If they confirm that the documents have been sent to you, the issue MAY be with the courier.

Question: We just noticed my son has one number off on his birth years. We leave in 2 days for Aruba. What do we do? And can we still travel?

Question: I am going to Aruba in October and my name is spelled wrong on my birth certificate (one letter). Will I b able to get my passport with my ID with the correct spelling?

Answer: Yes, it should not be a problem.

Question: We just got my son’s passport and we are traveling next week internationally but they put his gender wrong. Do you think it will be an issue when traveling? Can we still travel with this passport?

Question: My sons passport came back with this last name spelled wrong instead of " Sejdiu" they spelled it " Sejdiv". We called the Airline that we are flying with which is Austria Airlines and they told us that all we had to do was change the Name on the Ticket to the way the passport is and that there would be no problems. I’m still worried though.

Answer: If you change the name on the ticket to match the passport, there should no longer be any issue.

Question: My son’s passport just come in and the last name has 1 letter wrong. My last name is Sejdiu and on the passport they printed Sejdiv. I have to travel to Europe in 3 weeks. Can this be a problem?

Question: My son's middle name is Le'trey and they put Le'trell. Will this be a problem for traveling internationally?

Answer: You may travel with the passport with the spelling error. It is best to book tickets in the name printed on the passport to avoid issues.

Question: My 1-year-old son has the wrong gender on his passport. We travel to Turks and Caicos in 2 days. Will we be fine if we provide the birth certificate and make the correction when we return?

Question: I just got my passport and realized my last name is incorrect. My last name is Ladage and they spelled it La Dage. Is this going to be a problem traveling?

Question: On my child’s birth certificate, my middle name is spelled wrong. My first name is Morad however they have Mourad. Will it be a problem if I apply for his passport. Thank you.

Answer: The minor difference in the spelling of your name will not affect your child's passport application.

Question: My first name is Michael, but they printed it as Michale, and I have to travel next month to Egypt. Is it going to be a problem or I can simply just get my flight ticket with Michale to match the passport?

Question: The name on my passport came as Onelimo but my real name is Onecimo. I am traveling to Mexico in two weeks. Can I still travel with a minor error misspelled?

Question: Hi, I just got my son’s passport and I noticed that it is missing his second last name. Can we just bring his birth certificate and still travel without correcting it?

Answer: Yes, you may travel with the passport and just present the child's birth certificate if questions arise. We recommend having the error corrected when you get back.

Question: My name has two n and in my passport only has one. My name is spelled Katherinne and on my passport is Katherine. I’m traveling next week, will this be a problem?

Question: Got my passport today and my middle name has a U and not a Y.

Answer: You may apply for a correction of the error. Corrections are processed as a free service.

Question: I got my son's US passport today with one letter wrong in the Last name. They put it as Tahown but it should be Tahoun. We are planning to travel soon, is that ok to travel?

Question: My middle name is spelled Carole but on my passport, it is spelled Carol no "E". I am going on a cruise soon. Do you think this will be a problem?

Answer: It should not be a problem when you go on your cruise but we recommend getting the error corrected when you get back from your trip.

Question: On my child’s birth certificate, my middle name is spelt wrong. My middle name is KYLISA however they have KALIsa. Will it be a problem if I apply for his passport.

Question: My USA passport come with my middle name spelled wrongly. Instead of AFIYO, it is spelled AFLYO. I am traveling to Africa in three weeks' time and I need to get a visa in my passport before I go. Will this affect my visa application?

Question: Hi, I got my passport last week and my naturalization certificate is not yet arrived. I saw my last name is misspelled in the passport "Mayoroomo" but my last name supposed to be "Mayordomo" Can I still use the passport? I have a flight within less than 3 weeks. Should I change my ticket name to "Mayoroomo"?

Question: Got my passport yesterday and my middle name is missing an I. Will it matter? I will be leaving for Cancun in 6weeks.

Question: My middle name is spelled Ray and it came back Kau. I’m flying to Mexico next week will this be an issue if my first and last names are correct?

Question: There is a typo on my son's new passport. His last name is Lujano but the passport shows as Lyjano. Will this be an issue when traveling? can I bring his birth certificate as proof when traveling?

Question: I just noticed that on my passport they used my old maiden name as my surname and my actual current last name as my middle name.

Will this be an issue? My green card has my actual last name (as my last name) and my middle name as my middle name initial. I will be traveling soon and not sure if I do correct it, I would have my passport back in time.

Answer: Are you referring to an error on a U.S. passport? If the answer is yes, you do not need your green card anymore since you are already a citizen. The mismatch in the names should not matter. As long as your tickets are booked in the name that appears in your U.S. passport, there should be no issues.

Question: My child’s gender is incorrect and we are traveling today. What can I do?

Question: I received my new passport but my middle name Denuevo was misspelled as Deneuvo . I am currently in the Philippines, plan to return to the US next year. Can I have it corrected when I get back to the US?

Question: I'm planning on going outside the country with my 18-month-old daughter but her passport last name and mine are different hers is Velazquez and my passport is Velasquez I didn't realize it until yesterday when I was looking at them can I still travel like that or no or do I have to change the incorrect letter?

Question: So my boyfriend just got his passport today and I noticed that his middle name is spelled off. Instead of a v they put a r. We have a flight on Saturday morning to Mexico. Will he be able to fly and come still?

Question: I got my passport a few years ago and used it once but just realized my last name was spelled wrong. Will I have to pay to fix it or will they still do it for free even though it was over a year ago?

Answer: Passport correction are processed as a free service even after a year of issuance.

Please mail the following to the address on the form:

Question: My name is Ashia but they spelled it Asnia. I’m traveling to the U.K. and purchased the ticket with the wrong spelling so it will match. Will that be an issue when they scan the passport?

Question: I want to travel to the Dominican Republic with a Dominican passport but they spell my last name wrong. My last name is Zorrilla and they spell Zorilla. I'm freaking out now.

Question: My last name is Villalba when my daughter was born. On her birth certificate, they spelled it Villaba, missing the letter l. Should I spell it the same way on passport application as it shows on birth certificate or will there be an issue while traveling?

Question: My first name was spelled wrong when I received my passport, have been waiting 5 months to get it. My first name was spelled LONELA instead of LOWELA. Would I be able to fly out of the country and re-enter the USA.

Question: My middle name is my maiden name of Sumner but my expedited passport says Summer. If I renew my license and just drop it to my middle initial, will this cause a challenge since I can get the license much faster than the passport. Very frustrating to pay $500 for sloppy work that hinders my future travel.

Question: My last name on my passport is spelled Hagam instead of Hagan. On my Certificate of naturalization it is spelled with Hagan will this be an issue if I have to travel? And I paid for an expedited service. This is frustrating.

Answer: Questions may arise especially if your tickets are booked in the correct spelling of your last name. It is best that you have the error corrected.

Question: My last name is Mederos but my passport came back mispelled as Medeeos, can I still fly to my country like this?

Question: I received my new passport and my second last name is misspelled by one letter. I have been waiting on my passport to travel to Europe next month.. would that be a problem I need to resolve before my trip and how long will it take?

Question: Traveling to the UK and just realized my passport says STERRA instead the correct spelling of my name, SIERRA.

Question: I renewed my passport because it was expired then I noticed the spelling of my last name (Ibrahim) is wrong but my last name spelled Ibrahem in my green card. Is it a problem?

Question: My daughter’s surname is misspelled by one letter on her passport, but it is likely that she will need to travel to the UK within the next 7-10 days to attend a funeral. Will she be able to travel?

Question: My first name was spelled Mary Beth (with an extra space) instead of MaryBeth. My airline ticket says MaryBeth. Will this be a problem? Do I need to get this changed?

Question: My middle name is misspelled in my new passport, so it is written Mohmed instead of Mohamed, while I have my valid US visa in my old passport with the correct middle name. Would that be an issue when I come back to the US?

Question: My last name is McNeil however when I received my renewal passport it shows Mc Neil. Will I have a problem using my passport?

Question: My name is Kaylie and on my passport they have Kalyie. We have a cruise in February, tickets are already purchased. Will I be okay?

Question: My middle name is written in my passport with I instead of Y. It's Magdi instead of Magdy and I have a valid visa with the same issue (I instead of Y) and at the same time all my educational certificates are with Y. Will it be a problem when it comes to applying another visa?

Question: My sister is traveling in 2 days to El Salvador and we just noticed that her middle name is misspelled by 1 letter will she still be able to travel with her cousin?

Question: My middle name is misspelled by one letter on my passport but on my son's passport it's spelled correctly, traveling to Mexico this week. Can I still travel with him?

Question: I'm supposed to fly to Mexico tomorrow, but my last name on my passport is misspelled. Instead of Escoto it's Escotok, should I be okay?

Question: I’m traveling tomorrow to South Korea. I just noticed my name is misspelled on my passport by one letter and I’m freaking out.

Question: I am currently deployed and supposed to be going home for a brief period of time to see my son born. I’m flying out of Jordan to the US. My middle name is Mordecai but is spelled Moadecai on my passport. I have no way to attain the needed documents to have it changed in time. What do I do?

Answer: The spelling error can be corrected expeditiously at a regional passport agency.

Question: I travel in 4 days to Toronto. My middle name is Jaqueze; my passport has it as Aqueze. There’s no time for me to change it. Should I be okay?

Question: We bought the ticket and one of my sons who has a suffix name been placed in between his given name and middle name and we got his passport today and found out that they placed his suffix name after his last name. On his birth certificate and social security card his suffix name been placed between his given name and middle name will it be a problem at check in counter when we travel this Dec? I will bring additional documents with us to support that the person is the same they just put the suffix in the wrong spot.

Question: When checking on the status of my passport, I found they had spelled my last name wrong. A person on the phone said they made a correction, but when I search the status online with the correct info it says I have no application. However, when I search with the misspelled name it comes up as in process. What can I do if it the passport comes back with the incorrect spelling?

Answer: You may apply for a correction. Corrections are processed as a free service. Please mail the following to the address on the form:

Question: I got my passport today and I am traveling to Armenia tomorrow for 2 years. My passport name was spelled 1 letter wrong . Will I have problems when I came to USA?

Question: My daughter has her tickets but the passport put a extra E in her name. We leave in 10 days will she be able to fly and get through customs in Mexico?

Question: I just noticed that they put my second last name in the middle name section. Is that going to be an issue? I leave tomorrow so literally no time to have changes made.

Question: My middle name is misspelled y instead i in my new passport. I need to travel in 2 week I should I do?

Question: I just got my passport in the mail today but I am traveling to Mexico in less than 2 weeks and I’ve realized that my last name is spelt with an I instead of a L. Would I still be able to travel to Mexico in 2 weeks and get it corrected when I get back? We are driving through the border not flying. Thanks!

Question: My passport includes my first and last name but not my middle, even though i clearly printed my middle name on the paperwork. My airline tickets include my first middle and last name. Will I still be able to board?

Question: My last name is MIGORI but my new passport is MIGORE. Can i still travel to the Philippines and am I gonna have a problem when I come back?

Question: My middle name is one letter wrong -- should be an e but an o. Will this be a problem when buying my ticket?

Question: I was born in Canada and my last name on my U.S. passport is missing one letter. How can I get it corrected?

Answer: Corrections are processed as a free service. Please mail the following to the address on the form:

Question: Hi my last name is spelled Monelus but on the passport they spelled it Moneius. Can I still travel?

Question: We are leaving for England in 2 days and I just noticed our 18-year-old daughter's name is spelled incorrectly (one letter is wrong). Can I fix this when we return?

Question: Hi, my name is Maria but my passport came back as Marial. I will be traveling soon to Havana, Cuba. Will I have trouble with it even if I purchase my plane ticket with Marial on it? Or can I change it as soon as I come back?

Question: My name is Samuel with no middle initial. My passport came back as Samuel I. I travel internationally in a week.

Question: My middle name is misspelled on my daughter’s birth certificate, it’s Admira on hers. It’s Aclmira. Does it matter to the passport agency with this little error?

Question: I spell my first name Ann-Marie. I renewed my passport and it is spelled it Annmarie. Do I have to reapply? Thank you.

Question: My middle name is misspelled on my passport. It's GOVAN and the passport has GOYAN. I travel in 14 days. Will I need to have this corrected?

Question: My name is Marline, but it is spelled Marlene on my passport. I have already purchased tickets to match spelling on my passport. Will I be able to fly internationally?

Question: My name is spelled Jenniffer and my passport shows Jennifer with one f only. Would it be an issue? Do I have to corrected?

Question: Very common name Jonathon spelled as Jonathan on passport and card. Need to apply for correction or is it ok?

Question: Last name is Mehta but the passport office printed it as Mehto. Will this be a problem if i have an international flight in two weeks and its only one letter?

Question: My name was spelled stephene instead of Stephen. Is that a problem?

Question: There is a gender error in my child's passport. It shows male instead of female. Will she have problems in airport when traveling with it?

Question: There was an S added to my middle name. Will this be an issue?

Question: The last name on my passport has a space between the first two letters and last six letters. There should not be a space. For example, if my last name is Lavallee the passport reads La Vallee. Will this need to be corrected or should I be okay to travel?

Answer: Any error on a passport's data page, especially in the name, must be corrected. Correction
are processed as a free service. Please mail the following to the address on the form:

Question: My last name is Johnsen and they spelled it Johnson on my passport. My license and air ticket both say Johnsen. Do I need to get this fixed? I also saw that I can send it back with form and birth certificate to get it fixed. I haven't received my birth certificate back in the mail yet. Should I call or wait for it.

Question: Will I be able to get a passport if my name spelling on my birth certificate doesn't match my license? My name was accidentally spelled Chase when it was transferred from the hospital. I was born to the state 20 years ago. I need a passport for an important job, and I can't seem to get my name spelling correct on my birth certificate after trying for about 6 months. Will this be an issue when applying for a passport?

Question: So I just got my passport back. I was all excited but I noticed my middle name was horribly butchered and I only have a few weeks before my cruise to Cozumel/Yucatan. My middle name is Krystyne and its been spelled Kyrsyne. I don't wanna get all the way there only to be turned away for a little typo that I swear I fixed in post on my application. I'll probably get a reprint but I wanna know sooner rather than later if this'll get in the way of my travel plans. Do you think I can get away with it or should I get this fixed right away?

Question: I just got my passport back, and they spelled my name as Mc Kay (with a space) instead of McKay. I am travelling to Taiwan very soon. My ticket says Mckay as my name. Is this space going to be a problem?

Question: I've been asked to travel to Canada for a business trip in less than 2 weeks and noticed that my passport has a misspelling in it by 1 letter. My passport expires in 4 months. I don't want to spend the extra money to expedite the correction and or renew it until after the Christmas holidays. Am I going to be OK if I book my flight under the same misspelled passport name and let the Airline know that my Driver’s License name will be different from my boarding pass and passport? I am also planning on taking extra paper work in case there are any issues.

Question: I do not remember if by the time I completed the application for American citizenship, I did it with the suffix Sr. How could I remove the Sr. after my last name? I'm the only one in my family with this name.

Answer: The easiest and most uncomplicated way to change your name is through a court order.

Question: I have a trip to the Bahamas and I just got my passport and the fourth letter of my last name was printed wrong. instead of "L" they put "C". can I still travel and correct it when I come back from my trip. I don't want to loose my ticket?

Question: The second D letter of my last name was printed with an "O" rather than an "D" on daughters my passport. The passport already has a visa issued and ready for our travel. Will this cause an issue and, if so, what's the easiest method of changing it to an "O"? Will it affect the Visa?

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