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If you lose your expired passport or someone steals it, don’t just leave it alone. As we all know, a lost or stolen passport could put you in danger, as could an expired passport. There’s still a chance that your personal information could be at risk if you don’t take action with your lost expired passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don’t be overstressed if it actually happens. In this article, we’re going to talk about what you can do if your expired passport is lost or stolen and what to do next while traveling abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What should you do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Report the loss to the relevant agency as soon as possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might think that an expired passport will not cause you any trouble since it’s no longer valid for travel. But that’s a bad idea. The truth is, even if your missing passport is expired, it still has all your personal information on it. Imagine if your passport falls into the hands of some ill persons, they could procure your information through your passport and use it for some pretty shady stuff. Just think of how advanced technology is these days. The consequences of your information falling into the wrong hands could be terrible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, if you find your expired passport lost, report the loss to the relevant agency as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are an American citizen, report the loss to the State Department right at the moment you discover it so that they can take measures right away to protect your information from being stolen. You can call the U.S. Department of State’s National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 to report the loss or if you prefer, you may mail the Form DS-64 with your signature to the address listed on the form. The easiest way is to just report online! You can visit\u00a0U.S. Passport Applications and Forms<\/a>\u00a0and fill out the DS-64 form online. It’s quick and easy, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve reported the loss, your lost expired passport will be canceled and will be void to anyone who might use it for fraudulent purposes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. Protect your identity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we discussed earlier, the consequences of a lost or stolen expired passport can be devastating, which is why it’s crucial to act to protect your identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unlucky enough to have your passport lost or stolen, remember to keep an eye on your credit record and all financial accounts for any symptoms of fraud. You should also consider putting a fraud alert or credit freeze on your accounts to prevent unwanted access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3. Gather the necessary documents and materials for a new passport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After you’ve reported your lost or stolen expired passport and taken steps to protect your identity, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Until now, you are safe currently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, reporting the loss will not automatically replace your passport. You still need to prepare the necessary documents and materials to apply for a new one. Please note that a lost or stolen passport cannot be renewed, even if it had already expired at the time it was lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As required by the State Department,\u00a0you need to apply in person to get a new passport. Prepare the following documents before you go to ensure a smooth application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n