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Lost or Stolen Passports in the U.S.How to Report and Replace a Lost or Stolen Passport in the U.S. There are two steps required to get a new passport. First, you must report your valid passport lost or stolen immediately. This is required of anyone who loses or has a passport stolen. The second step is to replace your passport. Both steps and forms required are described below.
To Report a Lost or Stolen Passport: Complete Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport, Form DS-64
· Fill in as much of the passport information as you can. · Answer all the other questions in detail. · Sign and submit above Form DS-64, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport, to:
U.S. Department of State Passport Services Consular Lost/Stolen Passport Section 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036
Or call us 24 hours/day at: (202) 955-0430 Voice mail - For non-business hours, Eastern Time
IMPORTANT NOTICES
· If your still valid passport was lost or stolen, please submit the DS-64 form with the DS-11 application when you apply for a replacement. · The information you provide on the DS-64, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport will be entered in our Consular Lost/Stolen Passport System. · Passports reported lost or stolen are invalidated and can no longer be used for travel. · 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.
To Replace a Lost or Stolen Valid Passport: Complete Application for Passport, Form DS-11
Complete Question #18 as follows: · Write your name as it appeared in your passport · Write the approximate date of issue. · Include the passport number if known · Under “DISPOSITION", mark the appropriate box. · If your passport was expired, write “EXPIRED" next to the “OTHER" box. Submit your form: · To a passport acceptance facility click here. · You will also need photos, documentation and fees. See How to Apply in Person.
NOTE: If you travel extensively, you may request a larger, 48-page passport at no additional cost. To do so, please attach a signed request for a 48-page passport to your application.
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