Passport: notification of loss
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)
Service Description
If the passport cannot be found, has been lost or stolen, the loss must be reported immediately to the passport authority.
If the passport has gone missing, i.e. the passport cannot be found, has been lost or stolen, the passport holder is obliged to report the loss to the passport authority immediately.
If the passport is found again, the passport authority must also be notified immediately.
Teaser
If the passport cannot be found, has been lost or stolen, the loss must be reported immediately to the passport authority.
Who should I contact?
To your municipal, local or city administration (passport authority).
Which documents are required?
Suitable proof of your identity (e.g. official photo ID or driver's license).
What are the fees?
None
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
In your own interest, you should report the loss as soon as possible.
Legal basis
What else should I know?
If you need a replacement at short notice, you can
- an express passport (processing time maximum 72 hours) or
- a temporary passport (valid for a maximum of 1 year)
can be issued.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
