Application for Change/ Addition of Name on the Passport

1. Requirements for application for change of name by marriage certificate-

1. Two(2) 
   Form 19 dully completed/filled online and signed;
2. Original Passport, Birth Certificate and National Identity Card;
3. Three(3) current, clear and un-mounted passport size photographs not less than 6 months. Click for specifications;
   

   Note: 
   • No earing or headgear(no hats).
   •Hair should be away from the face
   •No eyeglasses

4. The Application must be recommended in section 7 of form 19 by a Kenyan citizen of sound mind. This person should not be a relative;
5. The recommender in section 7 must attach a copy of his/her National ID or passport;
6. In case of an applicant who is adopted, the original adoption certificate, clearance letter from the children’s department, and or, the Court ruling or award is required;
7. Copies of the marriage certificate.
8. Return postage fee 100SEK or self addressed envelopes with sufficient stamps
9. Prescribed fee for passport is as follows: –

2. Requirements for application for change of name by deed poll certificate-

1. Two(2) 
   Form 19 dully completed/filled online and signed;
2. Original passport, Birth Certificate and National Identity Card;
3. Three(3) current, clear and un-mounted passport size photographs not less than 6 months. Click for specifications;
   

   Note: 
   • No earing or headgear(no hats).
   •Hair should be away from the face
   •No eyeglasses

4. The Application must be recommended in section 7 of form 19 by a Kenyan citizen of sound mind. This person should not be a relative;
5. The recommender in section 7 must attach a copy of his/her National ID or passport;
6. In case of an applicant who is adopted, the original adoption certificate, clearance letter from the children’s department, and or, the Court ruling or award is required;
7. Copy of the deed poll and Kenya gazette notice.
8. Return postage fee 100SEK or self addressed envelopes with sufficient stamps
9. Prescribed fee for passport is as follows: –
10. A self-address envelope with sufficient stamps, international coupons or click here for information on postal charges.

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3. Issued within 6-8 weeks

Note:

If need be, the Passport Control Officer may require the applicant for a passport to produce supplementary information so as to ascertain the citizenship or nationality of the applicant. These may include the applicant’s parent’s birth certificate, national identity card, or certificate of naturalization or registration.