How to Replace a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport?

You need to report a lost or stolen U.S. passport to the Department of State immediately. Before you get a replacement for your passport, you need to submit Form DS-64, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card. Only then will you be able to apply for a replacement using Form DS-11, Application for a U.S. Passport.

When you report a lost or stolen passport, the Consular Lost and Stolen Passport System will create a record in their system, rendering your lost or stolen passport invalid. Do this for your protection and to prevent unlawful border crossing using your identity. You have an obligation to notify authorities.

There are six steps to follow to replace a lost or stolen U.S. passport.

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Step 1 of 6 — Fill out Form DS-64

Before you can request a replacement for your lost or stolen passport, you need to report the incident to the Department of State using Form DS-64

How to fill out Form DS-64?

Form DS-64 has three sections that you need to fill out. Before completing them, you need to determine if you are reporting a lost or stolen U.S. passport book, U.S. passport card, or both.

Section one

You will need to provide your identifying information, including your:

• Full legal name
• Information on a change in your legal name, if applicable
• Sex
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Social Security Number
• Current Address
• Telephone Number
• Alternative Telephone Number
• Email Address

Section two

You will need to provide useful and accurate information about your lost or stolen passport. Answer all questions as completely as possible, as this would help the Department of State alert the appropriate government offices and people to mitigate the risk of identity theft.

Moreover, you will need to provide the details of your lost passport book or passport card, such as the official document number and issue date.

Section three

You will need to sign and date Form DS-64 to validate all the information you have provided. For applicants who are under 16, both parents need to sign the form.

Step 2 of 6 — Fill out Form DS-11

To apply for a replacement of your lost or stolen passport, you need to submit Form DS-11 together with Form DS-64.

You may get a physical copy of Form DS-11 at a post office or download it from the official Department of State website.

If you want to fill out Form DS-11 electronically, you can use a form filler application using your device.

How to fill out Form DS-11?

Fill out the two pages that require your information.

First page

Answer the following nine fields:

1. Name
2. Date of Birth
3. Sex
4. Place of Birth
5. Social Security Number
6. Email
7. Primary Contact Phone Number
8. Mailing Address
9. List of all other names you have used legally

Second page

Provide the answers to the rest of the fields:

• Name of Applicant
• Date of Birth

10. Parental Information
11. Have you ever been married?
12. Additional Contact Phone Number
13. Occupation
14. Employer or School
15. Height
16. Hair Color
17. Eye Color
18. Travel Plans
19. Permanent Address
20. Emergency Contact
21. Have you ever applied for or been issued a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card?

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Step 3 of 6 — Gather requirements

You will need to submit the required documents, together with Form DS-64 and Form DS-11, to request a new passport.

Documents proving U.S. citizenship

You must be an American citizen, by birth or naturalization; therefore, you need to submit evidence of U.S. citizenship. You can submit one of the following:

• Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport — this may be expired
• Birth certificate, meeting the following requirements:
  • Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
  • Lists full name and date and place of birth
  • Shows the date filed with the registrar’s office — must be within one year of birth
  • Has the registrar’s signature
  • Has the seal of the issuing authority
• U.S. hospital birth record
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certificate of Birth

Identification documents

You must also establish your identity by submitting proof of identity — one that is a permanent ID card and not secondary. Some of the identification documents you can submit include:

• State-issued driver’s license
• Government employee ID
• Current and valid foreign passport
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Enhanced Tribal Card
• Trusted Traveler ID (Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS)

Photograph

There are passport acceptance facilities that offer photo-taking services; despite this, you can have your photo taken ahead of time. To avoid processing delays, observe the following requirements:

• Colored, high-resolution photo
• Use a plain white or off-white background
• Photo size must be 2×2” or 51×51 cm
• Wear regular clothes
• Do not wear any headdress or eyeglasses, unless for religious reasons

Step 4 of 6 — Prepare fees

Here are the fees you need to pay to get a new passport:

For adult applicants (Age 16 and older)

For minor applicants (Age 16 below)

The application fee and the execution fee are paid separately. You can pay the fees in cash, checks, major credit cards, or money orders. Checks and money orders should be payable to the “U.S. Department of State.”

Step 5 of 6 — Submit application

To apply for a replacement of your lost or stolen passport, you must submit all the documents in person at a passport acceptance facility nearest you.

Note:

If you are in the U.S. and are traveling in four weeks or less, you may be eligible to schedule an appointment. If you are outside the U.S., you may contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance on how to replace your passport.

Step 6 of 6 — Wait for your passport

In general, you will receive your new passport within four to six weeks.

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