Form DS-86

If you do not receive your U.S. passport book or card in the mail, you must submit form DS-86, Statement of Non-receipt of a U.S. Passport. The information that you provide on this form will be entered into the Consular Lost and Stolen Passport System. This system is used by passport agencies, consular posts, and border crossing authorities to verify the identity of passport applicants and to prevent the use of lost or stolen passports. compliance with the requirements of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, which requires the collection of biographic information on all non-immigrant visa applicants. When completing form DS-86, you will need to provide your name, date of birth, place of birth, Social Security number, and other identifying information. You will also need to explain how and when you realized that your passport had not arrived. Once you have submitted form DS-86, you can expect to receive your passport within 4-6 weeks. If you have not received your passport within this time frame, you should contact the National Passport Information Center for assistance.