U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State
 
 

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.