Statutory Declaration for a Lost Passport — What You Need

Losing a passport is stressful, and many organisations — including HM Passport Office, insurers, and foreign embassies — require a statutory declaration confirming the loss before they will issue a replacement or process a claim.

Why do you need a statutory declaration for a lost passport?

A statutory declaration is a formal legal statement made under oath in front of a solicitor. When you declare a passport lost, the receiving organisation wants written confirmation that the document is genuinely lost and not being misused.

Common situations requiring this declaration:

• Applying to HM Passport Office for a replacement UK passport
• Making a travel insurance claim for a lost passport
• Notifying a foreign embassy or consulate
• Confirming loss to your employer if your passport was held for work purposes

What must the declaration say?

• Your full name, date of birth, and address
• The passport number (if known) and country of issue
• When and where you last had the passport
• The circumstances in which it was lost
• Confirmation that you have not knowingly given it to anyone else
• Confirmation that you will surrender the passport if it is found

Who can witness the declaration?

• A solicitor
• A commissioner for oaths
• A notary public

You cannot sign it beforehand.

How to get your declaration witnessed via video call

StatDec Hub arranges same-day video call appointments with UK-qualified solicitors.

1. Book a same-day appointment — fixed fee £100
2. Join the video call with your unsigned declaration and ID
3. The solicitor verifies your identity and watches you sign
4. You retain the witnessed original — no posting required

Fixed fee £100. Same-day appointments available. Book now.