To cancel the U.S. passport of a deceased individual and prevent potential identity theft, you can follow these instructions:
Gather the necessary documents:
- The deceased person's passport.
- A certified copy of the death certificate.
Prepare a package containing:
- The deceased person's passport.
- A written request for passport cancellation. Include the full name, date of birth, place of birth, and passport number of the deceased person. You can also provide a brief explanation of their passing.
- A certified copy of the death certificate.
Address the package: Write the following address on the envelope:
Passport Services Consular Lost and Stolen Passport Unit (CLASP) 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036
Send the package:
- Use a secure mailing method such as certified mail or a courier service to send the package.
- It's advisable to retain a copy of the letter and any tracking information for your records.
Optional: Request return or destruction:
- In your written request, indicate whether you would like the canceled passport to be returned to you or if you prefer the Department of State (DOS) to destroy it.
- If you choose to have the canceled passport returned, include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage for its return.
After receiving the package, the Consular Lost and Stolen Passport Unit (CLASP) will process the request and cancel the passport. If you requested the return of the canceled passport, they will send it back to you. Otherwise, they will proceed with its secure destruction.
By canceling the deceased person's passport, you contribute to preventing identity theft and unauthorized use of their personal information
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