Jamaican High Commission United Kingdom

Jamaican high commission

Marriage

Q: If I am a married woman, what documents should I present to renew my passport?

A:

A woman who is applying for a passport in her married name must present her original Marriage Certificate issued by a competent authority such as the Registrar General's Department of Jamaica,whether she is applying for the first time or is renewing her document. In addition, a Birth Certificate, an expired passport, two photographs, and the current fee(s) should be submitted.

Applications do not have to be delivered in person. They can also be sent via registered post.

Please note that married men need not present Marriage Certificates and that married women who do not want to take their husband’s surname are not required to present a Marriage Certificate.

Q: If I am a divorced woman and wish to keep my married name, what documents should I present to renew my passport?

A:

Please present the original Divorce Decree or Marriage Certificate along with the Birth  Certificate, expired passport and two photographs (one of which should be certified by the certifying official who signed the application form), along with the requisite fee(s) (see above).

Applications do not have to be delivered in person. They can also be sent via registered post.