Get Your Lost or Stolen Passport Replaced Quickly and Easily!

Replacing a Lost Passport:

Losing your passport or having it stolen can be a stressful and urgent situation. If this happens, it’s crucial to report it to the police immediately to reduce the risk of identity theft. Whether your passport went missing days ago or you have an upcoming international flight and can’t find it, securing a replacement quickly is essential. Fast Passports & Visas Cincinnati, Ohio specializes in expedited lost or stolen passport replacement services, ensuring you get your new passport as soon as possible. Here, you’ll find all the necessary information on required documents and the lost passport application process. With our expert team, you can count on a fast, hassle-free passport replacement experience.

Guide to Lost Passport Replacement

To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and provide the necessary documents and fees. Below are the requirements for submitting your lost passport application:

1. DS-64 Form – Lost or stolen passport application form
2. DS-11 Form – Application for a U.S. passport
3. Proof of Citizenship – Such as a birth certificate
4. Photocopy of Citizenship Evidence
5. State-Issued Identification
6. Photocopy of Identification
7. Passport Photo
8. Associated Passport Fees

For children under 16, both parents must be present to apply for a lost or stolen passport replacement. If one parent or guardian cannot appear in person, a notarized and signed DS-3053 Form (Statement of Consent) must be submitted along with a photocopy of both sides of their state-issued ID.

If the child has only one legal parent or guardian, official proof of sole custody or authority must be provided with the application. This may include a judicial declaration of incompetence for the non-applying parent or a death certificate if applicable.

Standard Requirements for Replacing a Lost Passport or Stolen Passport

1. 1. Complete Application: Complete, download & print the DS-11 application form from the government website.
      • DO NOT sign the application form until instructed by a Passport Acceptance Agent. It must be placed inside the envelope provided by the Acceptance Agent.
      • NOTE: A second copy of the DS-11 application form must be attached to our Letter of Authorization. This copy cannot be given to the passport acceptance office but must be submitted separately along with the sealed envelope you receive from the acceptance office.

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1. 1. Complete 2 copies of our LOA (Letter of Authorization): Complete two copies of the Letter of Authorization (LOA), which grants us the authority to address any issues, facilitate the submission of your passport application, and securely retrieve your passport and associated documents upon issuance by the Passport Agency.
      • NOTE: Be sure to include an additional copy of your LOA in your packet.

Letter of Authorization

1. Passport Photograph Requirements:

   1. 1. Two recent, clear, front-view, color passport photos of the applicant with a plain white or off-white background.
      2. Printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper.
      3. Photo size: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).
      4. Head size: Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. Please refer to the Photo Composition Template for further size details.
      5. Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
      6. The photo must be taken in full-face view, directly facing the camera, with a neutral facial expression and both eyes open.

   

• Itinerary: A copy of your round-trip ticket, reservation, or a letter from a travel agency in the applicant’s name, including the flight number, arrival and departure dates, and the reservation code provided by the airline or cruise company.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship:

  An original certified copy of your U.S. Birth Certificate, which must include both parents’ names, the hospital name, the registrar’s raised, embossed, or multicolored seal, the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office (within one year of your birth). Please note that some short (abstract) versions of birth certificates may not be accepted for passport purposes.

  1. A previous valid U.S. Passport
  2. Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS – 240)
  3. Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS – 1350)
  4. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization from the USCIS
• Primary Identification: You will need to provide the following documents.
  1. A previously issued & undamaged U.S. passport
  2. A Valid Driver’s License
  3. A Naturalization Certificate
  4. A Current Government ID (sit, state, or federal). Or
  5. A Current Military ID (for military applicants and dependents)
• A Statement regarding a Passport Lost or Stolen, or Damaged:
  • This lost or stolen passport application form must be fully completed and signed. It is needed to prove to the U.S. State Department that you have had your Passport lost, stolen, or damaged. It must be completed in detail.

    Form DS – 64

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• Payment to Government:

  You will need a check made payable to the U.S. Department of State for $212.05, along with a $35 cash execution fee paid to the Acceptance Agent. These are required government fees. Please note that your payment to Fast Passports & Visas covers the expedited processing of your passport, but the federal government still mandates its standard fees for a new adult passport.

  • NOTE: Please write your Date of Birth in the memo field of your check.
  • Acceptance Agent: Once all documents have been gathered you will need to have them sealed by an Acceptance Agent.

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FAQs

How to replace a lost passport or a stolen passport?  You must submit an application in person to replace a lost or stolen passport. The following paperwork and application fees are required in the stolen or lost passport replacement process. These are the lost passport requirements for submitting a lost passport application.

1. Complete the DS-64 Form (This is a lost or stolen passport application form )
2. Complete the DS-11 Form ( This form is an application for US Passport) -A document proving your citizenship (e.g. Birth Certificate)
3. A copy of the citizenship documentation
4. A Valid State Issued ID
5. A photocopy of your ID
6. A passport photograph
7. Fees for passports – A kid under the age of 16 must apply in person for a replacement passport if theirs has been stolen or lost, and both parents must be present.

How long to replace a lost passport?

With the standard processing, it can take up to 6 weeks for you to get your passport replaced. But with Fast Passport and Visa’s expedited services, you can get it replaced way quicker. Learn about our expedited passport replacement services, cost and time.

How much does it cost to replace a lost passport?

In order to get a passport replacement, it is mandatory to pay a check of $208.32 to the U.S. Department of State and a $35 CASH execution fee to the acceptance agent. These are mandatory taxes and service charges needed for a regular passport application. However, if you are looking for an expedited service, Fast Passports and Visas charges certain fees for a way faster passport replacement process. Check our expedition fees and time.

How to replace lost passport fast?

If you go through the regular passport replacement process, it can take up to 6 weeks for your new passport to arrive. Fast Passports and Visas can help you secure a new replacement passport way quicker. Check our expedited passport service charges and time.

Am I allowed to travel if I have lost my passport?

You are not allowed to travel by air if you have lost your passport. It is compulsory to have a passport for international air travel. You need to apply for a lost passport replacement to get a new passport before you can travel internationally.

How do I report my stolen or lost passport?

You can easily report your stolen or lost passport to the authorities by filling out a DS-64 form. The passport will be no longer valid and cannot be used for travelling or identifcation purposes.

Can I use my old passport if I found it?

No, you cannot use your old passport if you find it. Once you fill the DS-64 form, your passport is invalidated and cannot be used. You can only use your new passport.