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<p>As people return home after a major storm, they may find that their important documents (such as their passport, social security card, or birth certificate) have been lost or damaged. We understand this is a stressful time and are here to help you replace your lost or damaged U.S. passport book and/or passport card.</p>
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<li>If you’re a U.S. citizen who evacuated on U.S. government coordinated flights, learn about&nbsp;<a href="https://travel.state.gov/evacuate">loan repayment and how to apply for a new passport</a>. If you’re concerned about luggage that was left behind in Sint Maarten, please note that we are aware of the situation and we are making every effort to resolve it.&nbsp; Once we have any update, we will make that information available.</li>
<li>If you applied for your passport in Puerto Rico and haven’t received it yet, please call&nbsp;<a href="tel:1-877-487-2778">1-877-487-2778</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="tel:1-888-874-7793">1-888-874-7793</a>&nbsp;(TDD/TTY).&nbsp;The San Juan Passport Agency is closed until further notice.</li>
<li>If you are a U.S. citizen overseas and need to replace your lost or damaged passport contact the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usembassy.gov/" adhocenable="false">nearest U.S. embassy or consulate</a>.</li>
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<p>*If your citizenship evidence was lost or damaged during the storm, and you are unable to replace them before applying for your passport, you can request a&nbsp;<a href="/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/citizenship-evidence.html" title="Citizenship evidence link" adhocenable="false">file search</a>&nbsp;if you have previously been issued a passport.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you are traveling in 2 weeks or less, or need a foreign visa in 4 weeks or less, you can make an appointment at one of our&nbsp;<a href="/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/where-to-apply/passport-agencies.html" title="passport agencies" adhocenable="false">passport agencies</a>&nbsp;for expedited service.&nbsp; This is the quickest way to get your passport, and you will be charged an additional $60 expedite fee.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm">Birth certificate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://my.uscis.gov/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-replace-a-lost-stolen-or-destroyed-certificate-of-naturalization-or-certificate-of-citizenship">Naturalization Certificate</a></li>
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