An Affidavit Regarding a Change of Name must be submitted with an application for a U.S. passport when the name that is used by the applicant is (1) substantially different from that shown on the evidence of citizenship, or (2) has been adopted without formal court proceedings and was not acquired by a marriage. The affiant (preferably a blood relative) must have personal knowledge of the applicant's use of both names.
Type: Federal Forms
