Lost Passport Replacement Guide

You can replace a lost passport much in the same way you acquire a new one. The only difference is that you will need to report the loss and fill out an extra form. The same is true if your passport was stolen. Being the case, it will take the same amount of time as it does to obtain a new one unless you expedite your lost passport replacement. If your passport was stolen, you may want to read our tips for preventing passport problems. Be sure to check out the important notes about reporting a lost of stolen passport.

The steps to replace a stolen or lost passport are as follows:

Complete Statement Regarding Stolen or Lost Passport, Form DS-64

You should fill out this form only if your lost passport is still valid. Answer as many questions that you can with as much detail as you can.

Click here to download Form DS-64 (Opens in new window)

Send the completed form to the following address:

U.S. Department of State
Passport Services
Consular Lost/Stolen Passport Section
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036

Important Notes Concerning a Lost or Stolen Passport

• Passports reported lost or stolen by telephone or by submitting Form DS-64 are invalidated and can no longer be used for travel.
• The information you provide on Form DS-64: Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport will be entered in our Consular Lost/Stolen Passport System.
• If you recover the passport after you have reported it lost or stolen, please submit it to the address listed above. When you submit it, if requested - we will cancel it and return it to you. If not requested, it will be destroyed.
• Once a passport is reported lost or stolen, it cannot be re-validated.

Apply for a New Passport

One of the criteria that you must meet in order to apply for a passport renewal by mail is that you must have your most recent passport in your possession. If it was lost or stolen and you are unable to submit it, then you must apply for a new passport using form DS-11.

This means that you will have to submit the application form, proof of citizenship, proof of identity, photocopy of identification document and two photos at a passport application acceptance facility unless you need expedited services.

The U.S. Department of State Passport Service claims to process passport in 4-66 weeks for regular service and in 2-3 weeks for expedited service. Neither are guaranteed.

If you want to replace your lost or stolen US passport in a hurry, you will need to contract a passport and visa expeditor. Here is our highest recommendation.

The first step to take to replace a lost US passport abroad is to contact the nearest US embassy or consulate for assistance. You will then go through the steps above with their assistance.

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