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Urgent Replacement of a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged U.S. Passport

If your valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen, complete Form DS-64 to report and cancel the missing passport and Form DS-11 to apply for a new passport.

If your passport is damaged, use Form DS-11 to apply for a new passport and bring the damaged passport with you.

A lost or stolen passport cannot be renewed.

Follow These Steps to Expedite Your New Passport

1. Complete, Download, and Print Form DS-11

• Type your information into the online Form DS-11.
• Download the completed barcode form and print it.
• Confirm that the large barcode appears in the top left corner of the printed application.
• You will sign Form DS-11 in front of the Passport Acceptance Agent when they administer the required oath.

2. Complete Form DS-64 — Lost or Stolen Passports Only

• Complete Form DS-64 to report and cancel the lost or stolen passport.
• Describe when, where, and how the passport was lost or stolen.
• Download and print Form DS-64.
• Sign and date Form DS-64.
• Form DS-64 does not produce a barcode.

3. Gather Original Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

Bring one original or certified physical document:

• Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
• Previous U.S. Passport, when available
• Naturalization Certificate
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad

Bring the original or certified physical document. Do not substitute a phone image, scan, or ordinary copy for the required citizenship evidence.

4. Bring Valid Physical Photo Identification

Bring one valid physical identification document:

• Current Driver’s License
• State-Issued Photo Identification Card
• Government-Issued Photo Identification

The Passport Acceptance Agent will examine the physical identification and prepare the required ID photocopy.

5. Passport Photograph

Provide one recent color passport photograph that:

• Measures 2 by 2 inches
• Has a white or off-white background
• Was taken within the last six months
• Meets U.S. Department of State passport photograph requirements
• Attach the photograph in the designated area on Form DS-11.

6. Include the Confirmed International Travel Itinerary

• Include a copy of your confirmed international travel itinerary.
• Your international departure date must be within 14 calendar days for urgent Passport Agency processing.

7. Legal Passport Letter of Authorization (LOA)

Complete the Legal Passport Letter of Authorization (LOA) before your Acceptance Agent Appointment.

• Write Legal Passport in the Courier company field.
• Sign the LOA with your original signature in black or dark blue ink.
• Include the original signed LOA with your application documents.

8. Government Payment

Prepare a check or money order for $216.87 payable to:

U.S. Department of State

Write the applicant’s full name and date of birth in the memo area.

The $35 Acceptance Facility fee is paid separately to the Acceptance Facility.

9. Select the 48HourPassport Service

Urgent Service
2–3 Days + Return Shipping Time
Service Fee: $399
Credit Card Processing Fee: $21

Rush Service
7+ Days + Return Shipping Time
Service Fee: $349
Credit Card Processing Fee: $21

10. Schedule and Attend the Passport Acceptance Appointment

Schedule a Passport Acceptance Appointment at usps.com/scheduler or an authorized acceptance facility.

Bring:

• Completed and signed Form DS-64 for a lost or stolen passport
• Completed but unsigned Form DS-11 displaying the large barcode
• Original or certified physical evidence of U.S. citizenship
• Valid physical photo identification
• Damaged passport, when applicable
• One compliant 2-by-2-inch passport photograph
• Confirmed international travel itinerary
• Check or money order for $216.87 payable to the U.S. Department of State
• Payment for the separate $35 Acceptance Facility fee
• Completed and signed Legal Passport Letter of Authorization (LOA)

The Passport Acceptance Agent will:

• Verify your identity
• Examine your identification and supporting documents
• Review Form DS-64 when applicable
• Witness your Form DS-11 signature
• Administer the required oath
• Seal the application for Hand Carry
• Give you the Sealed Government Envelope

11. Receive the Sealed Government Envelope

The Passport Acceptance Agent will give you the Sealed Government Envelope at the end of the appointment.

Keep the Sealed Government Envelope sealed.

12. FedEx the Sealed Government Envelope

Ship your Sealed Government Envelope to the address provided by Legal Passport.

13. Courier Submission

Once your Courier Reservation is confirmed, the Courier hand-carries and submits the application directly to the U.S. Passport Agency.

Our Urgent Service is designed to achieve 2–3 day Passport Agency processing for qualified applications. Return shipping time is separate.

Important Note — Lost or Stolen Passports

Once a passport is reported lost or stolen and canceled, it cannot be used again even if it is later recovered.

A police report is not required to apply for a new passport.

Supplemental Identification

If you do not have standard qualifying photo identification, supplemental identification may be used in some cases. See the Supplemental ID list.

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