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Lost US Passports

If you lost your passport or you suspect your passport was stolen, you can, and should, replace your passport quickly. Lost passports are surprisingly common due to the infrequency with which they are used, but replacing passports quickly ensures that the US State Department can cancel the lost passport before it ends up in the wrong hands.
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Replace US Passports

Although many peoples first instinct is to assume a missing passport may have been stolen, often the passport has been misplaced and usually turns up, unfortunately not usually in time for that upcoming trip. Replacing a lost passport is similar to applying for a new passport with the addition of a form used to explain the circumstance behind the loss or theft of the passport. The form, called passport application form DS-64, asks questions about the passport itself such as number and expiration date (which most people do not know and leave blank) and then follows up with questions about the last time the passport was seen and what the applicant has done to try to recover the passport. To view complete instructions, visit our Lost or Stolen US Passport Replacement Service page.

Replace US Passports

Although reporting the passport missing is important, it is recommended that applicants take an extra few minutes to look for the passport. Sometimes “stolen” passports end up in the junk drawer in the kitchen or the glove box of your car - At ItsEasy Passport Services, we have heard of missing passports showing up in some very odd places. So although we are here to help replace your stolen US passport when you need us to, take a breath, ask a friend to help, look in the places you're sure it isn't - if you still need us to replace your passport, we'll be here.

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Sample Requirements For Replace Lost or Stolen Passport

Below is a sample set of requirements for obtaining the Replace Lost or Stolen Passport Service. These requirements are only a SAMPLE. To get the EXACT requirements for your passport needs, please go to our TripBuilder page and enter in your specific information that is your exact situation.

US Replace Lost or Stolen Passport Requirements

Prerequisites for Replace Lost or Stolen Passport

(if the below criteria are not met, please select a different passport service above)

  • Applicant is a US citizen over 16 years old AND;
  • Applicant is unable to locate his or her passport OR;
  • Applicant's passport was stolen.

1.1  Process Overview

An Acceptance Agent is a government employee who will verify the identity of the applicant.

Acceptance Agents are available at most Post Offices and Court Houses.

Applicant must indicate that he/she is using a hand carry service to process their new passport application. Acceptance Agent will have the applicant sign the new passport application, seal documents in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to the applicant.

Sealed envelope with new passport application is delivered to ItsEasy for processing.

1.2  Proof of Citizenship

To replace a lost or stolen passport, applicant must bring an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, naturalization papers or old passport.

Birth certificates must show applicant and parent(s) full names - "short form" birth certificates may not be acceptable.

1.3  Proof of Identification

Applicant must have a driver's license or state-issued identification issued more than six months ago to apply for a new passport. Official government or military picture identification is acceptable.

1.4  Passport Photos - Complimentary

Applicant must submit two identical, 2"x2", color, passport-style photographs.
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Passport photos may also be obtained for $15-$25 plus time spent at many post offices and stores around town.

NOTE: Photos must be printed on photo paper. Letter or glossy paper will not be accepted.

1.5  Proof of Travel

Applicant must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online booking tool (such as an e-confirmation) showing departure from the U.S.

Print two copies. Provide one copy to the Acceptance Agent to be included in the sealed envelope and one copy must be included with documents delivered to ItsEasy

If traveling on business and no itinerary is available, a letter on company letterhead indicating dates and purpose of travel MAY suffice. If applicant does not possess proper itinerary, please contact us for options.

1.6  Letter of Authorization

Applicant must submit an original, signed "Letter of Authorization" which allows ItsEasy.com to submit the application to the US State Dept.

Please use the Letter of Authorization form provided by ItsEasy.com.

The letter must contain the following elements: name of applicant, name of courier company, current date, and the original signature of the applicant or parent(s) or legal guardians of children under the age of 16. 6.

1.7  Government Fees

The US State Dept charges $190 for expedited passports and $35 for verification of new passport applications by the Acceptance Agent.

Both fees must be paid to the Acceptance Agent onsite. The new passport fee of $190 may be paid by check, cash, money order. If paying by check, starter checks are not acceptable. Indicate the applicant's name and DOB in the memo line. The Acceptance Agent fee of $35 may be paid by any payment method.

1.8  Passport Application (DS-11)

Applicant must submit one completed passport application form (DS-11) by following the link below. The US State Dept website "wizard" will walk you through the application. Handwritten applications will not be accepted for expedited services.

After completing passport application online, print by pressing "Create Form" button. Print two (2) completed passport applications. One copy will be included in the sealed envelope by the Acceptance Agent and the second copy (which does not need to be signed) must be included with documents delivered to ItsEasy.com.

DO NOT SIGN the completed application until instructed to do so by Acceptance Agent.

Note: While completing the application, the wizard will prompt you to select fees, shipping and processing options. Select any options to complete form. No payments will be made and options selected will have no affect on the actual service delivered by ItsEasy.com. The guide is simply to assist the general public in calculating fees for traditional mail-in applications.

1.9  Missing Passport Explanation Form (DS-64)

Applicant must submit Explanation Form explaining the circumstances regarding the recent loss or theft. Answer the questions clearly and concisely as if speaking directly to a US State Dept. official.

Note: Questions regarding previous passport number, expiration date, etc may be left blank if the information is not available.

1.10  Review Your Documents

Applicant will place the sealed envelope from the Acceptance agent and additional documents listed below in a shipping envelope (if the sealed envelope is too large for the shipping envelope, fold it neatly in half)

1) Envelope sealed by Acceptance Agent containing items above.

Note: Most standard processing passport applications are submitted through the post office. The post office encourages applicants to pay for confirmed shipping which adds between $15 and $25. Since you are using an expediting service, DO NOT PAY THE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE FEES. This will cause delay and possible rejection of your expedited passport application.

2) On the outside of the sealed envelope, applicant must write the following:

Last Name, First Name
Date of Birth
Departure Date
Contact Phone Number

* If there is more than one application in the envelope (for multiple applicants), write out each applicants name and date of birth.

3) Copy of travel itinerary

4) Completed (signed) copy of Letter of Authorization (marked "EXTRA COPY")

5) Completed (unsigned) copy of passport application

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