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You will NOT get your passport back with all your pretty stamps if you send it in. When mine was expiring I just payed more and said that I had "mispaced" my other passport (because I was the same way and wanted to keep my old one for the stamps/visas/memories!!). It wasn't a big deal but as a word of caution you supposedly can only have a certain number of passports issued to you in your lifetime so just keep that in mind.
I heard that you will get it back, with a hole punched in it. I haven't done this yet, though, so I can't say for sure.
I just renewed my passport a couple of months ago, and a day after I received my new passport, I received my old passport in the mail with a hole punched in it! I'd assume it would be the same with a name change.
according to the governments website is says.
11. I'm renewing my passport. Do I get the old one back?
Yes, we return the old, cancelled passport to you although it may be sent separately from your new passport. It is a good idea to keep it in a safe place as it is considered proof of your U.S. citizenship.
I hope that helps. I want mine back also, when I renew and change my name. My family has some of my grandparents old passports.
My husband just got a new one and they sent the old one back with a hole in it. The new ones are much prettier than the old passports as well.
Renewing is different than a name change. When I changed my name 10 years ago, they sent me back my old passport with a printed entry on a page in the middle reflecting my name change. I found this a little odd, and even more so because they market the page with a post-it flag.
I've traveled a fair amount with my "amended" passport and it hasn't been a problem. It is a little hassel, more so with airline staff who aren't used to seeing it than with Customs.
I don't know if they still do this the same way, so if anyone has done a name change (not a renewal) recently, please post.
I renewed and changed my name at the same time, in February 2010. I got my old passport back with a hole punched in the cover.
I'm not really going to risk it personally, I'm just going to say I misplaced it and pay a little extra. I'd rather not even have it lost in the mail, etc.
You should get it back w/ a hole punched in it. If anyone's passport is <1 yr old, they will actually just amend your current one (like bestforlast).
I changed my name (but did not renew) several years ago, and got back my old (current?) passport with my then new name printed on one of the back pages.
I've been wondering this! Glad to know.. I think mine my go missing as well... I don't want a hole punched in it... we've been through a lot... and to a lot of places together!
Actually you will get it back, but there will be a hole punched through it making it invalid. You can pay more money to get a brand new one and say you lost it instead of paying less money to change your name if you prefer. The hole isnt large like taking up the whole book, its like when they punch a hole in your drivers license.
It's a small hole punch. Don't get it mixed up wtih your new one. Store it in a separate place, like a sealed envelope. I stored it in the same place and took the WRONG one (my old name) by accident and missed Paris on our honeymoon, but got it replaced (more $$) just in time to get to Venice.
Is it illegal to use your old passport and just book the ticket in your old name? That's what I planned on doing since it expires in two years. I mean, how would they know, if all you have to show is your passport and the name on it matches the ticket?
@Chillmer: Thats what I plan to do, since changing my name everywhere would be impossible before we leave for our honeymoon. I just plan on doing all the name changes once we get back, so technically it can't be illegal, if it's still my legal name.
Just went thru it, all of it. Had to renew for our honeymoon, then just went thru the name change.
After the renewal, I received my old one back with a hole in it & was led to beleive that the same will happen with the name change.
However, if you decide that you don't want to give it up, say it's been destroyed. If you say it's lost or stolen, you have to file another report before you can get a renewal or name change - which is a long process.
I did this recently. I changed my name and applied for a new passport with the new name reflected. I did not alter my current one (didn't know that was a thing). I got a new passport.
YES I got my old passport back! I (like you) would be upset if all my cool stamps were gone. My new one arrived and a couple days later they mailed the old one (with the original marriage certificate & extra photo). The holes were punched in the front to indicate it's not valid.
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So 5 years ago I did a trip around the world and have all kinds of crazy stamps in my passport. I'm really attached to this passport and don't want to give it up. We just got married 2 weeks ago and I'm wondering if I send it off to change my name - will they send the old one back or will they keep it and send me back a new empty passport?