Lost or Stolen Passport
If your passport has been lost or stolen, you will need to notify the U.S. Passport Agency that it is missing so they can cancel it. If you are in the United States, then you will appear in person at a passport acceptance facility to complete form DS-64 to report the passport missing and complete form DS-11 to apply for a new passport. If you are outside the United States, you should report the loss or theft of your passport to the local police station and apply for a replacement passport at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible. The U.S. has an embassy or consulate in every country around the world except North Korea, Iran and Bhutan.
It is important to know that a damaged passport must also be replaced by making a personal appearance in front of the government; either by scheduling an appointment with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate if you are out of the country, or at a passport acceptance facility if you are in the United States. A passport that has water damage, missing or ripped pages, unofficial markings on the data page, or a hole punch, must be replaced. A passport with normal “wear and tear” is expected, however, care should be given to ensure your passport is properly protected from weather damage and moisture while traveling.
Why Choose Visa Supply?
Losing a passport or getting a passport stolen can be an aggravation, but it is certainly not the end of the world because the government is ready to help—you just need to know the proper procedure to handle this task. We have provided lots of useful information on our website explaining how to replace a lost or damaged passport on your own, but you still may want to use the help of a professional service company like Visa Supply to avoid any hassle or stress. Our job as a private service is to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly to the U.S. Passport Agency. We take your application directly to the Passport Agency, deliver it by hand to the actual government agent, and then retrieve your replacement passport from the agent once it has been issued. As an expediter, we can also get replacement passports quickly from the government. Please contact us today and let us know how we can help!
Top 5 FAQ’s and Search Terms
1) How to Replace a Lost Passport?
To replace a lost or stolen passport you will perform the same procedure that was done when you applied for your first passport: you will appear in person in front of a government agent to have your identity verified. You will also complete form DS-64 (Statement regarding lost or stolen passport). You have three options to replace your lost or stolen passport: 1) Appear at an acceptance facility, such as a post office or county courthouse 2) Apply in person at the U.S. Passport Agency 3) Use a private passport service (like Visa Supply). For more information, please review this article published on our website: https://www.visasupply.com/passports-and-visas-101/post/how-to-replace-a-lost-passport
2) How to Replace a Damaged Passport
If your passport only has normal “wear and tear” and there are no pages missing, and it has not been mutilated, then you can proceed with the passport renewal process (using form DS-82) as explained on our website: https://www.visasupply.com/passports-and-visas-101/post/passport-renewal-in-atlanta. For a passport that has been mutilated (perhaps it was chewed by your pet or has water damage from a flood), you will need to appear in person at a passport acceptance facility as explained on our website: https://www.visasupply.com/passports-and-visas-101/post/how-to-replace-a-lost-passport You will also write a statement to the government explaining how the passport was damaged.
3) Lost Passport Renewal Fee
The government fees to replace a lost passport are the same as the fees for a new passport: the fee is $130 using the government’s routine 10-week service, or $190 for their expedited 6-week service. You will also appear in person at a passport acceptance facility to have your identity verified and pay $35 for the “execution fee”. Please note that Visa Supply charges a service fee in addition to the government fee if you use our company’s services. Our fees range in price from $300 - $700 depending on how quickly you need a new passport.
4) How Long Does it Take to Replace a Lost Passport?
It takes 10 weeks if you are using the government’s routine service, or 6 weeks if you are using their expedited service. You can also replace a lost passport in as quick as one to two days if you schedule an appointment and appear in person at a Passport Agency office location. A private passport expeditor (such as Visa Supply) can also help you replace your lost passport in one week.
5) What Can I Do if I Lost My Passport While Traveling?
If you lose your passport while you are outside the United States, you will need to apply in person at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where the passport was lost. For more details about this process, visit the following government website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/passports/replacing-your-passport-after-the-storm.html
