There are 3 easy steps to replacing a lost or stolen US passport

To apply for a new USA Passport, you will need to appear in person at a post office or courthouse that accepts passport applications. Use the form below to find the US passport acceptance office nearest you.

A. Proof of Citizenship

To prove your citizenship, you must have an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, naturalization papers or old passport.

If you do not have your birth certificate, click here to obtain information about ordering a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state in which you were born. (All proof of citizenship documents will be returned to you with your new passport.)

B. Proof of Identity

In order to prove your identity to the acceptance agent, you will be required to show a driver's license or state-issued identification issued more than six months ago. Official government or military picture identification, are also acceptable.

If you do not have this identification, click here.

C. DS-11 Application for a New Passport

Click on the link at the bottom of this section ("Section C") to create your DS-11. You will be asked to input your personal information. After inputting your personal data, click on "Create Form" which will create your completed DS-11.

Print two copies of the completed DS-11 form. Do not sign the DS-11 until you are instructed to do so by the acceptance agent. Give one DS-11 to the acceptance agent to be placed inside the sealed envelope. The second DS-11 is to be placed inside the shipping envelope to AAA Passport Service.

Click here to complete the DS-11.

D. DS-64 Application

Complete the DS-64 Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport Form.

On the questions, “How was passport lost or stolen” and “What efforts have you made to recover the passport,” you should answer both questions in detail.

Click here for the DS-64 Form

E. Passport Photos

Two (2) identical passport photographs. Go to a passport photographer to have the photos taken.

Click here for passport photo requirements and where to have passport photos made.

F. Proof of Departure

Submit a copy of your computer-generated itinerary or your ticket from an airline, travel agency, or online booking agency showing your departure from the US FAX or photocopies are acceptable. Please include one copy inside the sealed envelope and one copy outside of the sealed envelope.

If you are unable to provide a trip itinerary, click here.

G. Government Fees

Two checks or money orders, one payable to US Department of State for $127 and the second for $30 payable to the courthouse or post office (the acceptance agent fee).

Please include your date of birth on the memo line of the check. Do not use starter checks for new bank accounts.

H. Letter of Authorization

A letter of Authorization giving us the authority to submit your application and pick-up your passport when issued. Provide two originally-signed authorization letters - One copy should be inside the sealed envelope and one copy outside the sealed envelope.

NOTE: Each copy MUST contain your original signature preferably in blue ink. Fax or photo copies of your signature are unacceptable - both letters must be originally signed.

Click here to use our standard authorization letter.

You must complete the Online Order Form. When you complete and submit the Order Form, your information will be immediately forwarded to us online.

While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay AAA Passports. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.

Processing times are business days and do not include shipping time. Keep this in mind when placing your order. Orders are filled based on departure date.

Click here to place your order online.

Address:

Pete Davidovich
AAA Passport Service
1054 31st Street, NW Suite 270
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 464-3000

Next Business Day service is recommended.

On the UPS air bill, check the box marked "Next Day Air" in number "4".

On the FedEx air bill, check the box for "Priority Overnight".

On the DHL (Airborne Express) way bill, mark the box for "10:30 Delivery".

For shipments via USPS Express Mail, Air mail, please follow the instructions carefully when completing the air bill.

Failure to follow these instructions may cause a delay in processing your application prior to your departure.