If your passport is lost or stolen , you have to tell us. It’s also a criminal offence to make false or misleading statements. Report it to the local police.
Always get a copy of the police report. Tell your travel insurer.
Your travel insurance policy may cover the. Once you report the passport lost, the government cancels it and it can’t be re-validated. You might want to make one more final search for it before you have it canceled. Welcome to the Passport Office. Please use our menus to find all the information you need to apply for a passport in the United States.
Whether you are renewing your passport or applying for the first time, you will need to prepare an application form and submit it in person at one of our offices. We can return the passport after it is canceled. We’ll use information in the passport database to verify your details.
At a passport office – EFTPOS , MasterCard or Visa only – no cash Overseas – you’ll usually have to pay an equivalent amount in local currency. Fees are usually taken by EFTPOS or credit card. It can be done online through passports. (more…)