Report Lost or Stolen Passport - Instructions DS-64

Instructions for submitting Form DS-64 to report a lost or stolen passport. Learn how to report online or by mail.

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Step 1 - Fill out the DS‑64 form

Our system guides you through the specific questions required by the government, validates your answers, and generates the completed PDF for you.

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Step 2 - Download and Print the Form

After completing the form, we will review your information and generate the official DS‑64 PDF for you to download.

•Download the completed DS‑64 PDF that our system generates for you.
•To correctly open and view your form, you will need to use Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download).
•Print your form on plain white paper.
•Sign and date your DS‑64 form in black ink.

Step 3 - Compile Supporting Documents

Police report (recommended)

•If your passport was stolen, we strongly recommend filing a police report.
•While not mandatory for the DS‑64 itself, submitting a copy of the police report with your statement provides a legal record should you face identity theft issues in the future.

Passport fees (if replacing)

•Report only: there is no fee to submit Form DS‑64 if you are only reporting the loss.
•Replacement: if you are applying for a new passport simultaneously, you must pay the standard passport fees via check or money order. See our passport fee guide for a full breakdown.

Proof of identity (if replacing)

•If you are applying for a replacement passport along with your report, you must present a valid government‑issued photo ID (driver's license, military ID, etc.) to the acceptance agent. See our proof of identity guide for the full list of accepted IDs.

Name change documents (if applicable)

•If your name has changed since your lost passport was issued, and you are applying for a replacement, you must submit a certified marriage certificate or court order.
•Photocopies are not accepted for name change evidence.

Step 4 - Submit Your Documents

Option 1: Reporting only

Mail your signed DS‑64 along with a front and back photocopy of a valid government‑issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) to the Consular Lost and Stolen Passport Unit:

ATTN: CLASP
U.S. Department of State
CA/PPT/S/LOS/CLASP
44132 Mercure Cir
P.O. Box 1227
Sterling, VA 20166‑1227

Option 2: Reporting and replacing

You must submit Form DS‑64 in person along with your new application (Form DS‑11) at an authorized acceptance facility (Post Office, Clerk of Court, etc.).

If you find your passport after reporting it

A reported passport is permanently cancelled and cannot be reinstated. Anyone travelling on a cancelled passport may be detained upon entering the United States. If you find the passport, mail it to the Consular Lost and Stolen Passport Unit (CLASP) at the address above for destruction.

Repeat loss warning: if more than one valid U.S. passport previously issued to you has been lost or stolen, your replacement passport may be limited in validity.

Final checklist

•If your U.S. passport book or card has been lost or stolen, you must report it immediately to the Department of State using Form DS‑64.
•Reporting only? Mail your signed DS‑64 to the Consular Lost and Stolen Passport Unit (address below).
•Reporting and replacing? Submit DS‑64 in person along with Form DS‑11 at an acceptance facility.
•Once reported, your passport is electronically cancelled and cannot be used for travel, even if you later find it. Cancellation typically occurs within one business day when reported online, or may take several weeks if reported by mail.
•Sign and date your DS‑64 form in black ink.

Urgent Travel Notice

If you are due to travel within 2 weeks, you cannot use the standard mail or acceptance facility process. You must make an appointment at a Regional Passport Agency.

To make an appointment, contact the National Passport Information Center at 1‑877‑487‑2778.

•The automated appointment system is available 24/7.
•This service can only be used if you must travel urgently (within 14 days) or for life‑or‑death emergencies.

Requirements and processes can change. This guide reflects information as of January 29, 2026. Always follow the latest instructions on travel.state.gov and your acceptance facility.

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We are not a government entity and are not affiliated with any U.S. Department of State office or federal agency. We do not offer legal advice. Individuals requiring legal assistance should consult a licensed attorney.

Our online preparation system and customer support are optional paid services designed to simplify and expedite the document preparation process for U.S. citizens. All required forms are also available for free directly through the official U.S. Department of State website at travel.state.gov, but without the guided preparation, document review, and submission support provided by PassportVisaRush.com.