US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs 2026
US Lost or Stolen Passport Replacement Guide
Authoritative handbook on reporting and replacing a lost or stolen US passport — Form DS-64 reporting, Form DS-11 in-person appointment, emergency embassy procedures, and replacement fees.
Lost Passport Replacement Action Evaluator
Select your lost passport scenario to view required forms, fees, and filing steps.
Stolen US Passport (Police Report Required)
Required Forms: Form DS-64 (Statement of Lost/Stolen Passport) + Form DS-11 (Application for Passport)
Estimated Fees: $130 Passport Book Fee + $35 Execution Fee = $165 Total
Action Steps: If stolen in the US or abroad, file a local police report immediately. Submit Form DS-64 online or by mail to invalidate the stolen passport and prevent identity theft.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must submit Form DS-64 (Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport) to invalidate the passport, along with Form DS-11 (Application for a US Passport) in person at an authorized passport acceptance facility.
No. Renewal by mail (Form DS-82) requires submitting your undamaged previous passport. Since your passport is lost or stolen, you must apply in person using Form DS-11.
Contact the nearest US Embassy or Consulate immediately. They can issue an Emergency Photo Passport (valid for return travel to the US) within 24 to 48 hours.
You must present proof of US citizenship (certified birth certificate or naturalization certificate), valid government photo ID (driver's license), a passport photo (2x2 inches), Form DS-64, and required fees.