Retaining maiden name in renewal of Passport question

[Keila_27 32]

Good day, 

 

I just have a question about renewing my Philippine passport, is it okay to retain my maiden name even if my (pending/being processed) greencard is in my married name? My expired Phil passport is still in my maiden name. I have been going through separation and will be filing for divorce in the near future. I was just wondering if I can just retain my maiden name in my Phil passport so it won't be a hassle. I have read an article saying: "The Philippine Passport Act does not prohibit married women from continuously using their maiden names in their passports. However, once a married woman has opted to adopt her husband's surname in her passport, she may not revert to her maiden name, except in any of the following instances: death of husband, divorce, annulment or nullity of marriage." --Just asking for any advice or anyone who has experienced this issue. Thank you.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Yes you can keep your passport in your maiden name.   You are not the first to renew her passport in her maiden name after marriage

[Chancy 6,233]

1 hour ago, Keila_27 said:

I just have a question about renewing my Philippine passport, is it okay to retain my maiden name even if my (pending/being processed) greencard is in my married name? My expired Phil passport is still in my maiden name.

 

If your most recently expired passport is in your maiden name, then yes, it is ok to retain your maiden name when renewing your passport, even if you are married.  I did exactly that, and DFA had no problem with it.  I disclosed my married status and spouse details on my renewal application form.

 

Edited June 1, 2022 by Chancy
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[Keila_27 32]

1 hour ago, Hank_ said:

Yes you can keep your passport in your maiden name.   You are not the first to renew her passport in her maiden name after marriage

Thank you for your response, I appreciate it.

[Keila_27 32]

1 hour ago, Chancy said:

 

If your most recently expired passport is in your maiden name, then yes, it is ok to retain your maiden name when renewing your passport, even if you are married.  I did exactly that, and DFA had no problem with it.  I disclosed my married status and spouse details on my renewal application form.

 

Yes, it is still in my maiden name. Thank you for your response.