You have 120 days from the date that your U.S. passport book or card was issued to report that you have not received it in the mail.
Before submitting: check the status of your U.S. passport application by contacting the National Passport Information Center.
ID: you must submit a clear photocopy of the front and back of your valid government-issued photo identification.
Where to send: mail this statement and photocopy of your photo identification to the passport agency that issued the passport you did not receive.
Errors: use black ink only; if you make an error, complete a new form.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form DS-86 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 24 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 4 min |
| Edition | 10-2024 |
| Where to send | The passport agency that issued the passport |
| Who signs | The applicant |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | DS-86, DS86, DS 86, Form DS-86, DS-86 passport form, Statement of Non-Receipt of a U.S. Passport |
| Official source | Form DS-86 (Rev 10-2024), U.S. Department of State |