Print, type or write a copy of a sworn statement declaring the attached passport is a legal and true document. Do not complete, sign or date this document. It must be filled out in front of a notary.
Locate and visit a notary in your area. You must have an valid picture ID and your passport to complete the paperwork. Notaries usually charge a small fee for their services.
Fill in all of the required information with the notary present. One the notary has reviewed the statement and verified both your identity and your valid passport, both parties will sign and date the document. A notarized stamp will be placed at the bottom of the statement verifying that the information contained within the document is true.
Mail your request for a certified copy of your passport to the Department of State, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison Division at 1111 19th Street, N.W. Rm. 500 Washington, DC 20036. You must include a typed or clearly printed notarized request, a copy of your photo ID, complete contact information, passport identification numbers, reason for request, and approximate date your passport was issued.
