DS-11 & DS-64

Replacing a lost/stolen/damaged passport

Please report the loss/theft of all U.S. passports to the local police and the Consulate General serving your area as soon as possible. Please make note of the Police Incident/Report number. If your reported lost or stolen passport is found after a replacement passport is issued to you, the original passport cannot be used for travel.

The application must be signed by the applicant in the presence of a Consular Officer at the Consulate General serving your area. This requirement cannot be waived. Services are provided by appointment only, which can be scheduled online.

Completing the application

Please type or print legibly when completing all sections of the application. Print out and submit only one-sided pages of the application, and bring all required supporting documents in original format.

The following must be presented in person at the Consulate:

1. Completed (but not signed) passport application (Form DS-11);
2. For lost/stolen/misplaced passports: Completed and signed Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport (Form DS-64), including the Police Incident/Report number;
3. For damaged passports: Signed written statement explaining how and when your passport was damaged
4. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
5. Evidence of identity
6. Applicants under age 16: U.S. regulations require the consent of both parents/legal guardians for the issuance of a U.S. passport to a minor child. Applicants must submit their birth certificate (U.S., foreign or Consular Report of Birth Abroad) or court issued custody order, and parents must present current photographic identification. If only one parent or legal guardian submits the application for a minor child, the absent parent or guardian is required to complete a notarized Form DS-3053 to express their consent for the issuance of the passport. The minor child applying for a U.S. passport must be present at the appointment at the U.S. Consulate General;
7. Two (2) U.S. sized passport photographs. (Note: these are a different size from Australian passport photographs). Please refer to our list of photographers;
8. Applicable fee. (All fees are subject to change without notice)
9. If applicable — documentation to support name change or change of other descriptive data;
10. Self-addressed Express Post Platinum or Registered Post envelope for return of your passports.

Helpful hints for applications made via the Sydney Consulate:

• Documents submitted with an application must include the original document and one clear photocopy. The consular fee for photocopying is USD 1.00 per page;
• Please review the tips for a smooth consular visit and information regarding supporting documents.

Helpful hints for applications made via the Sydney Consulate:

• Make a copy of all supporting documents (not the application forms) to leave with us. If photocopies are not provided, you will need to pay $1 USD for each photocopy (if you are also applying for a Social Security Number, please make two (2) copies of each supporting document);
• Please review the tips for a smooth consular visit and information regarding supporting documents;
• Please refer to the Department of State for instructions on how to obtain a replacement Consular Report of Birth Abroad.

Tips for a Smooth Consular Visit