Ashland Posted January 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Our married daughter still has a valid (2020) passport in her maiden name (and yes it's too late to just do a name change it's been almost 2 yrs.). My understanding is she will need to have her marriage license with her in addition to....Does it need to be a certified one from the state (Calif) which she has or can she just take a photocopy with her and not take the original :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2014 She should book the cruise with the name on her passport. These days no one cares if Miss Jane Doe is traveling with Mr John Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 21, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) It's not too late to to change her name on the passport...it's just too late to change it at no charge. She can always apply for a new passport in her married name. If she chooses not to get a passport in her new name, she should book her cruise in the name on her current passport. Edited January 21, 2014 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole Posted January 21, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2014 She should book the cruise with the name on her passport. These days no one cares if Miss Jane Doe is traveling with Mr John Smith. She would also need to book her flights using her maiden name if she doesn't change her passport. Those have to match I think. :confused: Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 21, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2014 She would also need to book her flights using her maiden name if she doesn't change her passport. Those have to match I think. :confused:Cole Flying international, yes. But within the US she could use her married name DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted January 21, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2014 If she is planning on using the passport she needs to use the name that it is on it or do a renewal on her passport before leaving. I need to get that done myself. You can only get a "free" name change if your passport was less than 1 year old when you do it... I was just a few days over on mine before I got married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted January 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2014 As long as her travel bookings match her travel ID, she's good to go. As mentioned before, nobody officially cares anymore, in fact in some places it is unusual for the women to take on the husbands last name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 21, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Some more details I'm sorry to have not included :o Passport in maiden name (exp 2020) Marriage certificate in married name Calif DL in married name Flight booked in married name LAX-YVR RCI C&A Society D level status in married name Cruise booked in married name Our travel plans are flight from LAX-YVR Northbound Alaska cruise YVR- Anchorage via Seward Return flight ANC-LAX booked in married name Just thought we might be able to save that passport fee and use her marriage license in conjunction with since there's so much time left before it (passport) actually expires...In addition she and her husband are traveling with their 17 month old son (our grandson) and we have to get a first time passport for him (child).. But if you all think this could possible cause any trouble just using her marriage license..we'll just bite the ($) bullet and apply for her a new passport in her married name. Appreciate all your thoughts on this...Thanks so much. Edited January 21, 2014 by Ashland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookworm1971 Posted January 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 21, 2014 For the flight to YVR she's going to need a passport which has to match the name on the flight reservation. Can she change the name on the flight reservation with less $$ and/or hassle then getting a new passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&Dcruisers Posted January 21, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 21, 2014 If it were not for the Canadian flight, she would have been fine traveling with her BC, marriage certificate and DL. Since she is flying into Vancouver, she will need a passport, they will not accept the old passport and marriage certificate together. She will need a passport that matches the reservation name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted January 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Best to just change the passport. You have plenty of time to get it done, and then she won't be facing this same dilemma every time she travels for the next 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandls Posted January 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Get a new passport. I don't think you want to rebook all that travel with her maiden name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Another vote for 'change the passport name'. She will have trouble boarding the plane if not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 22, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Much thanks to all of you..I think she'll just get a new passport = problem solved :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted January 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not quite the same situation, but I was told by the airline that I had to change my passport to my married name when I flew to Europe last summer. Originally I was just going to book the flight in my maiden name but they told me that I would need to have another form of ID (not sure why) and my driver's license already had my married name on it. Even though I had 5 years left on my passport, I just bit the bullet and paid the extra money for a new passport (and it really is a rip off). At least I don't have to deal with the headaches every time I fly/cruise anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 22, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not quite the same situation, but I was told by the airline that I had to change my passport to my married name when I flew to Europe last summer. Originally I was just going to book the flight in my maiden name but they told me that I would need to have another form of ID (not sure why) and my driver's license already had my married name on it. Even though I had 5 years left on my passport, I just bit the bullet and paid the extra money for a new passport (and it really is a rip off). At least I don't have to deal with the headaches every time I fly/cruise anymore. Of course after you made your journey you undoubtedly realized you didn't need another form of ID as you were never asked for a second ID. The airline customer service personnel are every bit as poorly trained as cruise line personnel...you absolutely can't rely on what they tell you. You got bad advice, but as you said at least by getting a new passport you won't have to worry about it in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 22, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not quite the same situation, but I was told by the airline that I had to change my passport to my married name when I flew to Europe last summer. Originally I was just going to book the flight in my maiden name but they told me that I would need to have another form of ID (not sure why) and my driver's license already had my married name on it. Even though I had 5 years left on my passport, I just bit the bullet and paid the extra money for a new passport (and it really is a rip off). At least I don't have to deal with the headaches every time I fly/cruise anymore. "Rip Off"...for just a name change...I agree..with at least 1/2 of the issued years left on a valid passport...seems like there should be a better fee option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole Posted January 22, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Flying international, yes. But within the US she could use her married name DL. But in the US she wouldn't be using her passport would she? Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaGrl4Evr Posted January 22, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Yes it's a PITA and costs a little $ but take care of it so there will be no disappointments. I only had my first passport one year when I got married and just to avoid the hassles discussed above, got a new one in my married name because: #1 the cruise was booked in my married name and #2 airline documents were in my married name. Just to let you know, you must take your original marriage license, not a copy to the passport office and send it off with your paperwork. I was told, and it turned out to be true, that the name changes for passports go to a different office and division than first-time passports hence a shorter wait period. I had my new passport, original marriage lic and old passport, with holes punched throughout it, all back within 2 weeks. It costs money to do the name change but in the long run will save you either a missed cruise or a lot of headache. If it's really a money issue, skip an excursion, a night or two at a speciality restaurant , a date night or fill in the blank______ and just get it over with. You're going to need it in the future anyway. IMHO, it's just the responsible thing to do. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted January 22, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 22, 2014 But in the US she wouldn't be using her passport would she?Cole People do. I have a coworker who, while a US citizen now, was previously a foreign national. Whenever she is going to work at a US government or military installation, she brings her passport just to prove she is a US citizen. She has used it to check in for flights and clear security instead of her DL. Also, some people have their DL's revoked for various reasons, and use a passport for anything from flying to proving their age at a bar. So, there are definitely people who use their passport as a valid form of ID on domestic flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatam Posted January 22, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 22, 2014 But in the US she wouldn't be using her passport would she?Cole My passport is the only ID I ever use, whether an international flight or a domestic flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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