Passport with maiden name..problem?

Senior Member Joined: Jul 14 2011 Posts: 190

My husband and I are planning a sort of last minute trip to Israel and I realize my passport still has my maiden name on it. I have changed my legal name on everything else. If I book the flight with my maiden name do you think I can encounter any problems. I am hesitant to make the change now as I am not sure I will get it in time.

Active Poster Joined: Jun 13 2008 Posts: 36

I have flown with a passport in my maiden name. As long as it is not expired it shouldn't be an issue. Just book the ticket in your maiden name

The ticket and passport have to be in the same name. That's all.
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No problem at all. I usually take along my marriage license just in case!

Gold Member Joined: Jul 02 2010 Posts: 1416

I have done this. Either book it in your maiden name, or if you use your married name, bring your marriage certificate. Either way is no problem.

Bring lots of proof, and it will probably be ok. BTDT... it took lots of time but they gave in
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If you refuse to change your passport make sure the ticket is issued in the name on your passport. If the ticket and the passport names are different you can have problems. In that case, make sure you bring your marriage license with you.

Platinum Member Joined: Feb 20 2009 Posts: 7592

I also had a problem once- in Germany- because my son and I have different last names. Luckily, dh, who shares ds's last name, was on a different line but they called him to join us and let us through. Otherwise, if someone is traveling with kids who have a different last name than the parent/s accompanying them, you should bring their birth certificates to prove your relationship, or a certified letter from a parent with their name authorizing you to travel with them. Obviously some people go through without a problem, but I wouldn't take a chance.

I never changed my name so I always bring a copy of my marriage license and kids birth certificates with me.

Gold Member Joined: Aug 24 2010 Posts: 1467

I've never had a problem - and I changed my name on everything but my passport (and social security #). Just make the ticket with the name on your passport.

Executive Member Joined: Oct 06 2011 Posts: 476

I have never had a problem in the past and I travel a lot. Like other said ticket and passport should have same name. Also just bring marriage certificate in case your nervours!