Expedited Pasport Replacement – How To Get It Done
Passports are needed for legal travel purposes and provide proof of citizenship for all American citizens. When you have lost a legally required travel document, a number of steps are required to be followed for fast replacement. Expedition services are able to provide individuals with fast delivery of a travel document in comparison to the regular 6 to 10 week waiting period for an expedited lost United States pasport.
The Procedure
The first step to take after having experienced the loss of this important item is to contact the State Department. The procedure for receiving a new document will depend on the location of the passport holder. The missing item must always be reported as lost to relevant authorities and, with expedition services, you can receive the item in a short period of time.
Reporting Loss
The first step in following legal procedure is to contact the United States State Department in reporting the document as missing. If a document has been stolen, a police report is often required to be completed, detailing the situation in which the individual was a victim of theft. In reporting the missing item to the State Department one is taking the necessary precaution in invalidating the document so that it is not used for illegal purposes.
Required Forms
Designated forms DS64 and DS-11 have to be competed and submitted to the relevant authorities when requiring a new document. DS-64 is necessary in obtaining details surrounding the loss of the important item. The forms, including DS-64, should be completed with the regular application and designated documents must be submitted together for efficient processing.
Expediting
Should one have plans for traveling in a few days to a week, expedition services can speed up the application process. Whether government or independent expeditors are used, extra charges will apply for the actual application forms as well as the additional services. An independent expeditor provides professional services for obtaining necessary documentation and submitting to authorities while avoiding long procedure.
Foreign Help
All American citizens have access to expedition services and should the document go missing while abroad, the nearest Embassy or consulate will have to be visited. The relevant authority will be able to assist in the necessary steps that have to be taken in applying to receive a new travel booklet. Remember to contact the Embassy as soon as possible and advise that the travel book has been lost.
Required Documentation
Should the document be lost within the States, the United States pass port application process is the same as if applying for a new legal document. Application process requires the completion of forms including DS-64 and DS-11 together with proof of your citizenship. Once all necessary forms have been completed, be sure to include copies of your driver’s license, birth certification and passport sized pictures for complete submission.
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