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Important Information Regarding Lost or Stolen Passports

Having a current passport is a mandatory piece of identification while traveling abroad, even to destinations like Canada and Mexico who, until recently, didn't require passports for visitor entry.

It seems trivial to remind travelers about the importance of making copies of their passports in case they're lost or stolen while traveling, but many travelers don't take this advice seriously until they need their passport number at a US Embassy/Consulate abroad.  Following is information provided by the US Department of State regarding lost or stolen passports:

"In order to protect yourself from identity fraud it is important to report a lost or stolen valid passport immediately!

For Lost or stolen passports Overseas, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate

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

Do not mail your new passport application to this address. In order to obtain a new passport you must appear in person at a Passport Agency or Acceptance Facility as outlined below.

Or call us toll free at: 1-877-487-2778 (TTY 1-888-874-7793)
Operators are available 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., ET, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

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 at a Passport Agency or Acceptance Facility. NOTE: You must appear in person.
  • 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

You must appear in person at a Passport Agency or Acceptance Facility.

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:

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."

 

Have questions about securing a passport or about lost/stolen passports?  A Tripology Travel Specialist can help with such inquiries as he/she helps you plan your next vacation.

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