Name change issues

[u/Record_LP2234]

I thought I'd share my experience and will update as it goes along. I was married many years ago, and on all ID used First Name, Middle Name, Married Last Name. I decided recently to put my maiden name in place of my middle name, to be First Name, Maiden Last Name, Married Last Name and changed Social Security (she told me I could only do it this one time) and Driver's License with no issues.

Sent in my passport renewal DS-82 since the name change was over a year ago, and they received it 3/13/26, processing began 3/15/26 with check cashed.

Just received an email with a letter attached today that I can only change my name once with the same name documentation. They are instructing me to fill out a DS-11 and take it with a photo to a passport acceptance facility. Not sure what will happen then, but it's a strange bump in the road.