Requirements for Replacing a Lost/Stolen Passport
When applying for a replacement passport, you need to submit the following documents and meet these requirements:
If you're 16 or older and your passport has been lost or stolen, you should use our Lost Passport service to apply for a replacement.
If your passport is lost and you’re sure it has expired, you'll need to submit a New Passport application.
Additional Government Passport Fee Applicable
Recovering a lost or stolen adult passport is essential for resuming international travel. At Jet Passports, we streamline the replacement process, ensuring you receive your new passport quickly. Our experienced team offers expert guidance at every step, making the entire process smooth and hassle-free, so you can get back to your travel plans without delay.
Quick and dependable processing for replacing lost or stolen passports.
When applying for a replacement passport, you need to submit the following documents and meet these requirements:
A certified official U.S. Birth Certificate (Texas and California “Abstract” birth certificates not acceptable)
An expired United States Passport – previous to the one you lost (must be in good condition)
Original United States Naturalization Certificate, FS-240, DS-1350, or Certificate of Citizenship Abroad
One clear color copy of your valid Driver's License, State ID Card, or Military ID, or valid Passport
If your name has changed from your citizenship document you also must provide the original marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court issued name change document.
Two New Passport Photos - Go to your local Staples, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreen's, etc.
Do not staple photo to the application (let the acceptance agent staple the photo)
Brand new passport photo (under 3 months old)
No hat or glasses can be worn in the passport photo (will be rejected)
Complete by hand with blue or black ink. If this form is not filled out correctly it will cause a 4-business day delay. Only check the first 2 boxes at the top, do not check the 3rd box
Courier Company Name at the bottom MUST be filled in as "Urgent Passport"
If a Child Passport, one parent MUST sign their own names for Applicant Signature section
Digitally Typed and Printed State Dept. DS-11 & DS-64 Passport Applications (Handwritten forms NOT acceptable and will cause a 4-day delay)
Go Past the privacy notice – on the next page click SUBMIT under “Fill Out Online and Print”
Enter all passport information requested by the State Department (asterisk = required)
Make a photocopy of your completed check and include loose in your FedEx shipping envelope
One clear print out of an Airline Plane Ticket Email Confirmation with your name as passenger
If driving across border include a printed foreign hotel confirm AND typed letter explaining ground travel
If traveling for business you may type a company letter
Fee of $211.36 is paid with a Personal Check or Money Order payable to “US Department of State”. $211.36 payment goes into the sealed envelope. $35 gets paid to the acceptance agent.
Write applicant’s date of birth in the memo portion of your check or money order
Print the PDF attached to your order confirmation email and include loose in your FedEx envelope
Do not let the acceptance agent seal this. This is the email you received with all of your order details.