Lost something important? Start with the police report
When an official document is lost or stolen — a passport, a certificate, an ID — the replacement process almost always starts with a police report (police extract). Embassies, the Immigration Service and issuing agencies ask for it as proof before they will replace the document. This guide explains how to get one and use it.
Honest note: RenewPapers is not the police. The report/extract is issued at a police station. What we do is help you obtain a proper report and then run the replacement of the lost document, so the whole thing is handled in one go.
When you need one
- Lost or stolen passport — required before replacement (and for an Emergency Travel Certificate abroad).
- Lost certificate or ID — birth/marriage certificate, NIN slip, academic certificate, and more.
- Insurance / official claims — where proof of loss is needed.
What did you lose?
Lost a document?
Tell us what was lost. We will obtain the police report and run the replacement end to end, so you are not stuck between the station and the issuing office.
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