Do passports include middle names?
William Harris
Updated on February 16, 2026
Answer: The passport application asks for your first, middle and last name. If you completed the form with your full name, then that is what will appear on the passport. The Secure Flight Program recommends that the name provided when booking your travel matches the government ID that you will use when traveling.
Do you have to include middle name on passport?
The passport is a federally issued identification document so be sure to use your full legal name. Middle names can be tricky when filling out your passport application, but don't let that be the one factor that holds you back. A middle initial is acceptable on your passport instead of providing the full middle name.How do I put my middle name on my passport?
Please submit the following:
- Form DS-11.
- Your evidence of U.S. citizenship and photocopy of that evidence.
- Your original or certified name change document, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order (no photocopies or notarized copies)
- Valid ID and photocopy of that ID.
- One color passport photo.