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How to Get a Copy of a Deceased Person's U.S. Passport

U.S. passports are issued to be used for travel purposes. Passports include information about the passport holder such as age, gender, identifiable aspects of the person and their nationality. One of the reasons for getting a copy of a deceased person's U.S. passport, may be for identification purposes. To get a copy of a deceased person's U.S. passport, follow the steps that are listed below.

Name
Date of birth
Address
ID
Death certificate
Reason for the request

Instructions

- 1
  Gather all the information that is needed to request a copy of a deceased person's US passport. You will need a copy of the deceased's death certificate, first and last name, address, place of birth, the reason for the passport, your telephone number and a valid ID of the person requesting the copy of the passport.
- 2
  Send a check for the fee of $60 to cover the cost of the copy of the deceased person's U.S. passport. The payment can be made with a personal check or a money order. Make the check out to "Department of State."
- 3
  Place all the above information in a envelope and mail it to the following address:
  Department of State
  Passport Services
  Research and Liaison Section
  Room 500
  1111 19th St. NW
  Washington, DC 20524-1705
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  Seal the envelope with the requested information and place a stamp on it. To ensure a faster and safer delivery, send the mail by priority mail.