How to Replace a Lost Passport?
This step by step guide to replacing a lost passport would discuss how to replace your lost U.S. passport book or card. If so the first thing you should do is report the passport lost. This will help the United States Department of State flag your lost or stolen passports before it ends up in the wrong hands or you become a victim of identity theft. How to replace a lost U.S. passport is a simple process once you follow the correct documentation, and apply using the DS-11 Application Form for New Passport.
Steps to Replacing a Lost U.S. Passport
- Report U.S. Passport Lost
- Complete DS-64 & DS-11 Application Form
- Get Supporting Documents
- Find Acceptance Facility
Lost passports are commonly misplaced due to infrequent use. If your U.S. Passport was lost or stolen file the application form DS-64 for Lost or Stolen Passport. If you found your passport after reporting it as lost you will need to still apply for a new passport as the recovered passport would be invalid for us.
To Report Your Lost or Stolen the United States Passport
Contact a representative at the following number 1.877.487.2778 between 8 am to 10 p.m. eastern standard time: Monday to Friday except for Federal Holidays.
Requirements for Lost or Stolen Passport
- Submit Application Form DS-64 Or Call Department of State to Report Passport Stolen
- You must also submit form DS-11.
- Provide Proof of Identity
- Passport Fee
Sign the complete the Application Form DS-64. Be sure to read, sign, complete and mail the entire application form to:
United States Department of State Address
U.S. Department of State
Passport Services
Consular Lost/Stolen Passport Section
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Time Frame for Getting Your Lost Passport Replaced
Getting your lost passport replaced is a very simple process, but it still depends on where and when you file your DS-64 application form. Sometimes a stolen passport could take as much as six weeks or even longer get back. If you find your passport book after you submit or call the State Department, the found passport will not be valid and you will need to re-apply for a new passport.
If You Are Traveling in Two Weeks or Less
Regular passports can be processed and obtained in 4-6 weeks. If you are traveling in less than 2 weeks you will need to expedite your passport. The best way to accomplish that is to complete the required forms, locate a regional passport agency, make an appointment and show up on time for your appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late you will need to reschedule your appointment.
Passport Tips: If you do not live near a Regional Passport Agency, a private expediting service can do this step for you. You can get your passport as quickly as 24 hours through a private expediting service.
The required documents are the same as mentioned above however you will need to bring proof of immediate travel for expedited service. In emergency situations, you can get your passport in as little as 24 hours.
Additional Lost or Stolen Passport Information
If You Are Out of the Country
Contact your nearest US Embassy or Consulate.
Invalidation of Lost or Stolen Passport.
When you report your passport lost or stolen the passport will be invalidated and cannot be used for travel. If the passport is later recovered you must mail it to the address listed on the form DS-64.
Report of Non-Receipt of Replaced Passport
A replaced passport should be expected 10 days from being informed the passport was issued. If for some reason you do not receive your passport within 10 business days you should report this to the National Passport Information Center. If you do not report the passport as not received for a period of 90 or more days you will need to re-apply for a new passport.
I lost my US passport last summer during a move from NV to TX. When I discovered it lost, I went to the post office and got the DS-11 and DS-64 forms. I assume I am supposed to fill these out and return them to the post office and get my picture taken there, then pay a fee for my passport to be renewed? Is that correct?
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I lost my passport so I don’t have the passport number what do I do?
I have to replace a lost passport but I don’t know the passport number for the DS-64.
Hello, in order to expedite you must have international booked confirmed travel plans reflecting that you are leaving in 14 days or sooner. There are two ways to expedite you can expedite at a regional office or hire a third party expediting service. You must have an apt at the US Department of State, if one is not available or you do not live near one you will need to hire a third party expediting service, and they do guarente their time frame! Expediting fees vary. Both options offer a 24 hour turnaround
I have lost my passport and live in St Albans Vt. Is there a way to expedite this in person at the passport office here
My daughter lost her passport but it expires in December. Do we need to follow steps to get a replacement or can we apply for a renewal?
I got a passport, back in 1978, it has since been lost and I know it has expired by now. I am ready to start traveling again, how do I go about getting a new or renewed passport, after so much time has passed?
Hello, you must appear in person at an acceptance facility such as a post office/county clerk’s office. You will need a DS 11 and DS 64 app along with your original/certified copy birth certificate, passport photos, passport fees ($110 plus acceptance agent fee of $25), driver’s license and any original/certified name change documents (if needed)
What specifically are the “supporting documents”?
Hello, you must appear in person at an acceptance facility such as a post office/county clerk’s office. You will need a DS 11 and DS 64 app along with your original/certified copy birth certificate, passport photos, passport fees ($110 plus acceptance agent fee of $25), driver’s license and any original/certified name change documents (if needed)
What do I do if I am applying for a passport. My previous one is expired and I can’t find it .
Hello, you must appear in person at an acceptance facility such as a post office/county clerk’s office. You will need a DS 11 and DS 64 app along with your original/certified copy birth certificate, passport photos, passport fees, driver’s license and any original/certified name change documents (if needed) Fee $110 plus $25 acceptance agent fee
Misplace passport what do I need to do to get another one and what the cost
Hello, you must apply in person for a lost passport using a DS 11 and DS 64 app
I lost my passport 17yrs ago.. never had it replaced.. should I apply for a new passport or lost passport?
you must appear in person at an acceptance facility such as a post office/county clerk’s office. You will need a DS 11 and DS 64 app along with your original/certified copy birth certificate, passport photos, passport fees, driver’s license and any original/certified name change documents (if needed)
I know my passport is somewhere in the house, but I can not find it and I know its about to expired. Can I just get a new one?
a lost pasport is $110.00 with an acceptance agent fee of $25.00
How much is the fee?
hello, you can apply for a renewal passport and will be issued a new passport number
I didn’t lose my passport but I lost the folder that I was holding a spare customs (US) paper while going through customs, which has my passport number (as well as the additional info required for the paper). There’s a chance that it was just thrown away but I don’t know for certain. Should I request a new passport?
it costs $110.00 with a $25.00 accpetnace agent fee
Hello, you will need an emergency expedited lost passport please visit the link below as the prices vary http://www.uspassporthelpguide.com/emergency-passport/
yes it costs $110.00 with a $25.00 accpetnace agent fee
Hello you can call the airline and let them know you have a passport in processing, you then can book the trip over the phone.
Hello yes you can leave that information blank, some people have copies of their passports which let them still have the number. It is not a big deal if you do not know the number. You will have to apply for an expedited lost passport.
You will be applying for a lost passport, which is basically a new passport with an additional DS 64 form