For ID application only, enter principal's visa status in the United
States in box, e.g. A-1 or G-1, etc., if on a nonimmigrant A or G
visa; "LPR" if a Legal Permanent Resident Alien, or "USC" if a
United States Citizen.
Enter city and state where principal's mission or office is located.
Enter the principal's State Department Personal Identification
Number (PID), if available, 1001-1001.
Enter the principal's full name as originally notified to the
Department, in the order specified: (a) surname ; (b) given name
Enter the principal's date of birth. Give date as:mm-dd-yyyy,
e.g. 09-07-1955.
Enter the principal's title as given on notification form. If no title,
give position, include military rank if applicable.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM DS-2006,
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE/IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUEST
This form should be used: (1) to update information (or include information not previously provided) on the original notification form, e.g., DS-2003,
DS-2004, DS-2005, or (2) to request identification cards in accordance with Part II below. Failure to provide the Department of State with up-to-date
information may delay the issuance of identification cards, tax exemption cards, customs clearances, drivers' licenses, license plates, etc.
PLEASE TYPE ALL ANSWERS.
Read all instructions before completing this Notification of Change.
DS-2006
12-2017
Item C. Enter new title or position, e.g., Second Secretary; Economic
Officer. Include military rank, if applicable, and effective date of change.
If change involves replacement of existing personnel, please give name
of predecessor and termination date. NOTE: This form should not be
used to change from one job category to another, e.g., employee to
diplomat; service to administrative staff, servant to service staff,
employee to consular officer, etc. A new DS-2003, DS-2004, or DS-2005
should be completed.
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Item D. Enter new residence address, e.g., street address, including
type of street, e.g. Ave., Blvd., etc., city, state, ZIP Code; and area code
and phone number.
Item E. Enter full name as provided on notification form, and new visa
status, e.g., A-1, A-2, A-3, G-1, etc.
Item F. Enter full name as provided on notification form, and new
nationality. If change is to Permanent Resident Alien status include copy
of "green" card. Also new visa status, or changes if applicable.
Item G. Attach DS-2007.
Item H. Attach DS-2007.
Item I. Attach copy of marriage certificate and DS-2007. Check item A if
new surname of principal and item D if new residence.
Item J. Enter former spouse’s full name, as provided on notification form
and include date of divorce decree. Also check item A of new surname
of principal and item D if new residence.
Item K. Attach DS-2007. Include birth certificate if born in U.S.
Item L. Enter deceased family member's full name, as provided on
notification form; and date of death. NOTE: Submit Form DS-2008 for
deceased principal.
Item M. Enter full name of spouse or child and indicate date of final
departure. All State Department identification documents must be
returned.
Item N. Enter other changes.
Part II. Identification Card Request
Indicate whether the request is for a new or replacement or renewal of
an existing identification card. Attach DS-2007 Continuation Sheet if
Items G, H, or I were checked in Part I. Indicate reason for
replacements. If request is for replacement or renewal for spouse and/or
dependent (s), set forth in remarks: surname; given name; middle initial;
date of birth; relation and visa status.
Remarks: This area is used to detail items checked above. If more
space is needed, use an additional sheet of blank paper, typing
principal’s name, PID and mission at the top and attach to form.
The completed form should be signed and dated by the Chief of Mission
or authorized deputy, and the Embassy seal affixed. (If requesting ID,
principal also must sign.) Give telephone number and email address of
office which can be contacted for further information, if necessary.
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Enter country name of principal's mission, e.g. Ruritania; and type
of mission, e.g., Embassy, OAS Mission, Consulate General,
Honorary Consulate, Miscellaneous Foreign Government Office,
etc.
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Submit the form (original and one copy) and attachments to
U.S. Department of State
3507 International Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008-3034
Part I. Notification of Change
Please check all appropriate items and provide information, as
specified in the instructions, in the Remarks section.
Item A. Enter new full name in the same order as given in item number
1. If change is for other than marriage or divorce, please provide
reason for change and supporting documents (copy of court order,
name page in passport, etc.). NOTE: Changes may in some cases
require the issuance or reissuance of State Department documents,
e.g., identification card, tax exemption card, driver’s license, which
must be applied for separately.
Item B. Enter new duty address, including name of new office or
mission. Give full street address, including type of street, e.g. Ave.,
Blvd., etc., city, state, ZIP code, and telephone, area code, phone
number, and extension. NOTE: Prior notification to the Department’s
Office of Foreign Missions may be required before property may be
purchased, leased, or occupied.
