How to Report a Missing Passport
American passports, issued by the U.S. Department of State, are documents which enable holders to travel to other countries and serve as proof of identity and citizenship. If a passport is lost or stolen, the holder must alert the Department of State. Doing so will assure that the passport is invalidated, a necessary step before it can be replaced with a new document. While there is no fee or sanction for reporting a lost or stolen passport, replacing it requires a separate filing and fee.
Instructions
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Access the DS-64 form on the U.S. Department of State website and print it out. You can also obtain this form through a local passport agency or passport acceptance facility.
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Fill out the DS-64 form completely. Make sure to check "Lost" or "Stolen" on the top of the form. Sign and date the bottom.
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Send the completed form to the U.S. Department of State Passport Services, Consular Lost/Stolen Passport Section, Attn: CLASP, 1111 19th St., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036.
