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 at the bottom of the page before submitting your application.

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

Complete Application for New Passport, Form DS-11

On question #18, you need to write your name as it appeared in your passport and the date of issue. Give the passport number if known.

Click here to download Form DS-11 (Opens in new window)

Be sure to review the guidelines for printing and filling out passport applications.

Present your forms in person to an acceptance agent.

Along with the two forms above, you will need to take the following items to the acceptance agent in order to replace a lost passport.

• Proof of citizenship.
• Proof of identity.
• Two (2) passport photos.
• Proper payment.
• Provide the acceptance agent with your social security number.

The U.S. Department of State Passport Service claims to process passport in 6 weeks for regular service and in 2 weeks for expedited service. Neither are guaranteed.

If you want to replace your lost 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.

Replace your lost passport quickly.

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.

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