Changing Your Name on a UK Passport: 2026 Cost After Marriage or Divorce
Same cost as a full renewal. There is no separate name amendment - a new 10-year passport is issued and the old one cancelled.
Key fact
A name change passport costs the same as a full renewal: £102 online. There is no cheaper "name amendment" service. HMPO cancels your existing passport and issues a new 10-year one in your new name.
What Triggers a Name Change Passport Application?
Name Change Passport Costs 2026
| Service | Adult | Child (under 16) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard online | £102 | £66.50 |
| Standard postal | £115.50 | £80 |
| Fast track | £166.50 | £135.50 |
| Premium same-day | £239.50 | Adults only |
Important: unused validity is lost
If your current passport has 3 years remaining and you change your name after marriage, those 3 years are cancelled. A new 10-year passport starts from the issue date. You cannot carry over unused months from a name change application (unlike a standard renewal). If your passport has significant time remaining and you are not changing your name for travel purposes, consider whether it is worth waiting.
Documents You Need
- Your current passport (to be cancelled on receipt)
- Passport photo (digital via gov.uk app, or physical prints)
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate (original or certified copy for marriage-related changes)
- Deed poll (for deed poll changes - can be unenrolled)
- Divorce decree and statutory declaration (for reverting after divorce)
- Gender recognition certificate (for gender change applications)
The Application Process
Collect your marriage certificate, current passport, and passport photo. Have digital copies ready.
Go to gov.uk/renew-adult-passport and select the option for a name change (or change of personal details). The process is the same as a standard renewal application.
Marriage certificates and other original documents may need to be posted or uploaded digitally depending on the type of change.
Standard processing takes up to 10 weeks. If you need it faster for an upcoming trip, fast track (£166.50) is available.
Timing Tip for Newlyweds
You do not need to change your passport name immediately after marriage. Many couples wait until their passport is close to expiry (within 9 months) to combine the name change with the regular renewal - saving a £102 application that would otherwise be redundant. Make sure your travel bookings match your current passport name in the meantime.