Replace a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport
A lost or stolen passport must be reported before it can be replaced. Gather the materials below, get your DS-11 authorized by an Acceptance Agent, then ship everything to UPV Services for expedited processing.
Gather U.S. Passport Application Materials
Letter of Authorization (required)
Complete and sign the TPV Letter of Authorization form.
TPV Letter of AuthorizationTwo Passport Photos
2×2 inch color photos on a plain light or white background.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship
An original or certified copy of one of: Official Birth Certificate (if born in the U.S.), most recent passport, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship (if born abroad to U.S. parents).
Proof of Identity
A clear photocopy of a Driver's License or State ID issued more than 6 months ago. If issued less than 6 months ago, provide an alternative form of identification and a supplemental form. Applicants age 16 or 17 without a valid 6-month-old license require a parental co-signature and a birth certificate proving the relationship.
Travel Evidence
Two copies of one of the following: a plane ticket showing foreign departure, a travel itinerary (with applicant name, travel date, and flight info), or a business travel letter.
DS-64 Statement (if necessary)
Complete the DS-64 statement regarding your lost or stolen passport.
DS-64 — Lost or Stolen Passport StatementDS-11 Government Application
Complete the DS-11 online. Do NOT sign it yet — you'll sign in front of the Acceptance Agent.
DS-11 Application — complete online
Government Fee: $213.36, payable to the U.S. Department of State.
Get Your Application Authorized by an Acceptance Agent
Lost/stolen and new applicants must have their application authorized by a local Acceptance Agent (AA). AAs are located in Post Offices and Courthouses — not every location has one, and hours vary. The AA witnesses your signature, checks your ID, and seals part of your application.
Find your nearest Acceptance AgentSealed by the AA
- • The first signed copy of the DS-11
- • The original proof of citizenship
- • The two passport photos
- • The driver's license photocopy (or supplemental ID)
- • The travel evidence
- • One copy of the Letter of Authorization
- • The check to "U.S. Department of State"
Left unsealed (loose)
- • The second signed copy of the DS-11
- • The second copy of the Letter of Authorization
- • The UPV Services order confirmation page
- • The UPV Services payment check (if not paid by credit card at checkout)
Important notes
- • The AA will occasionally insist on sealing an item meant to stay unsealed — that's fine. Just print another copy so you can include the required loose copies in your package.
- • The AA should write the applicant's name, departure date, and date of birth on the outside of the sealed envelope. If two applications share one envelope, both applicants' information must appear.
- • Tell the AA you're using UPV Services to expedite — they must return the envelope to you. If needed, refer them to the Department of State's Hand Carrying of Executed Applications policy (page 31 or 44 of their manual), or call UPV Services for assistance.
Ship Your Application Package
Ship Materials to UPV Services
Shipping Method: FedEx Priority Overnight
UPV ServicesPassport Department
1629 K St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006
(866) 334-8472