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Lost or Stolen Passport Replacement Help
A lost or stolen passport must be reported, and once reported it is permanently invalid. From there it is a fresh in-person application, not a renewal.
Quick answer
How does lost or stolen passport work?
Report the loss or theft immediately, then apply in person with a statement regarding the lost passport, citizenship evidence, ID, a new photo, and applicable fees. A reported passport cannot be reactivated if you later find it.
- Reporting guidance
- Replacement checklist
- Urgent travel handling
Report first
Reporting protects you against identity misuse. It also makes the found passport permanently unusable, so report deliberately.
Then rebuild the package
You will be treated much like a first-time applicant, which means originals and in-person submission.
- Statement regarding the lost or stolen passport
- Certified citizenship evidence
- Valid photo ID and a new compliant photo
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XpressPass is a private passport assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of State or any other government agency. Government passport fees are separate from XpressPass service fees. Passport issuance decisions are made solely by the U.S. government.
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Lost or Stolen Passport questions
It cannot be used again. Once reported lost or stolen, a passport is permanently invalidated.
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