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Replace lost or stolen US passport

We can help you to replace your passport if it has been lost or stolen rather than renew it. Use our lost or stolen passport service and be ready for your next trip.

Who is eligible

Naturally born or naturalized United States citizens who have lost their United States passport which is still valid.

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Documents required to apply for

Gathering the necessary documents to Replace Lost Passport

  • Place order for Lost Passport Replacement
    Expediting appointments are very limited. We are processing applications based on when we receive the documents and the dates of travel. To ensure your passport is ready on time, please place the order and forward your documents to us as soon as possible.

    If you are traveling within next two weeks you should select a 5-7 business days processing option and contact our office to reserve your spot to expedite your lost passport replacement.
  • New U.S. passport application DS-11 online
    Important instructions:
    • Click on "Submit" under "Complete Form Online" column, complete all required fields and print out two copies of the application. Do not sign the application forms.
    • The original form must be signed in front of the acceptance agent. The second form should be sent unsigned to VisaHQ outside of the sealed envelope.
      The DS-11 form must be completed online, applications without a barcode in the top left will not be accepted.
    • Click here to find your nearest acceptance facility
    • Please be aware that most U.S Post Offices and public libraries require an appointment to execute a sealed envelope with the documents, you may need to verify with your local agency if they seal passport documents and set an appointment for the earliest available time.
    • Please ensure that the executed sealed envelope is further placed in a separate mailing envelope so as not to get damaged or opened by an unauthorized agent in error.
  • Acceptance facility visit

    Step 1. Locate the nearest Passport Acceptance Facility

    You must inform the Agent that you are using a passport agency to expedite the processing and that the sealed documents will be hand-delivered to the Department of State. This Department of State policy is called "Hand Carrying of Executed Applications". The policy is detailed on pages 31 and 44 of the acceptance agent Manual.

    The acceptance agent should write the applicant's name, departure date, and date of birth on the outside of the sealed envelope. If two or more applications are sealed in the same envelope please make sure that the information about both applicants is written on the envelope.

    All minors must appear in person. For more information on how to apply for minors (under 16), please read U.S. passport requirements for minors.

    The acceptance agent will return sealed envelope to you. Do not open the envelope. Mail in sealed envelope along with remaining paperwork to VisaHQ for the processing of your new passport.

    Step 2. Collaborate with the Acceptance Agent to be authorized.
    Agent should:

    • Witness the signing of application for new passport;
    • Collect a $35 execution fee;
    • Check applicant's ID;
    • Verify the documents and seal them into an envelope.

    Step 3. Provide the Agent with the Docs Required to be handled and sealed.
    Check the list below.

  • Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport: Form DS-64
    Please download, sign and print 2 copies of the Statement Regarding A Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card. Include 1 copy in the sealed envelope and send the 2nd copy to the office outside the sealed envelope.
  • Letter of Authorization
    Please download, sign and print 2 copies of the Letter of Authorization. Include 1 copy in the sealed envelope and send the 2nd copy to the office outside the sealed envelope.
  • Two (2) passport photos
    Photos must be identical, taken within the past 6 months, 2x2 inches, and not from a vending machine.
    Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in passport photos.

    More on passport photo requirements.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship

    Read more on proof of U.S. citizenship.
    Note: All originals will be returned to you with the passport.
  • Proof of Identity
    • Current, valid Driver's license issued more than 6 months ago.

    Read more on proof of identity.
    If applying for a Minor please read US passport requirements for minors.
  • Extra copies of documents
    Please send us an extra copy of the following documents outside of the sealed envelope
    • Application
    • Letter of Authorization
    • Itinerary
    • Photo
    • Proof of ID / citizenship
  • Travel itinerary
    • Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country, or
    • Copy of a travel itinerary with the applicant's name showing dates and flight information, or if neither is available and traveling for business
    • A letter from the employer.

    For 5-7 business day passport service only travel dates must be within 14 days.
  • Government Fees
    Certified Check or Money Order payable to the "U.S. Department of State"

    • for $212.05 (adults - 16 years or older) or
    • for $182.05 (minors - 15 and under)

Mail your documents to

VisaHQ / U.S. Passport Services
1701 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Make sure that the following documents are included:

  • The envelope sealed by the acceptance agent
  • Form DS-64 (if not sealed by the Agent)

Please use delivery services that offer a tracking number such as FedEx, UPS, or USPS Express.

Simple 3-step process

How it works — from online application to a new passport in hand

Skip the government phone trees and the line at the Passport Agency. We handle the paperwork and keep you informed every step of the way.

1

Apply online

Secure online application saves time and checks for errors

2

Mail documents

No need to visit in person — just mail us your documents and we'll take care of the rest.

3

Receive a passport

Real time status updates will keep you informed

Our office

Find us near you

Washington, DC

VisaHQ headquarters · United States

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Passport Services

What forms do I need to replace a lost or stolen passport?
Two forms: Form DS-11 (the passport application) and Form DS-64 (the statement reporting your passport lost or stolen). You also provide proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, and one passport photo. VisaHQ prepares both forms for you.
What happens to my old passport if I find it after reporting it lost?
Once a passport is reported lost or stolen, it is permanently invalidated and cannot be used for travel, even if you find it later. You must apply for a new one. If you recover the old passport, it should be submitted or destroyed per State Department guidance.
Do I have to apply in person for a lost passport replacement?
Yes. Because a lost or stolen passport cannot be renewed by mail, Form DS-11 must be executed in person before an authorized acceptance agent. VisaHQ prepares your paperwork ahead of time so the appointment goes quickly.
How quickly can VisaHQ replace a lost passport?
With expedited service, a replacement is typically processed in as fast as 4-7 business days after we receive your documents. If you are traveling within two weeks, contact our office to reserve an expedite slot.
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