If you are a victim of identity theft that occurred in Iowa, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office administers an Identity Theft Passport Program that can help you reestablish your identity and clear your name.
How do I participate in the program?
You can apply for an ID Passport in three easy steps:
- File a criminal report of the identity theft with your local law enforcement jurisdiction;
- Complete an “Application for Identity Theft Passport” form. Click here for a copy of the form; and
- Submit the completed application, documentation supporting the identity theft claim (i.e. statements showing unauthorized transactions), and a copy of either a current driver’s license or current United States Passport to your local law enforcement agency. Law enforcement will forward your application and supporting documentation to the Iowa Attorney General’s Crime Victim Assistance Division.
Your eligibility for an ID Passport will be determined within 14 days of receipt of all required application materials. Once issued, your ID Passport is good for a period of 5 years.
How does the program work?
Your ID Passport can be an effective tool in helping you reclaim your identity. Present your passport to financial institutions and creditors when disputing fraudulent charges on your account(s). Use your passport to notify consumer reporting agencies of items that you are disputing on your credit report. Your passport can also be presented to law enforcement to protect you from arrest for fraudulent and/or criminal activity that you did not commit.
For more information on this program, please visit http://www.iowa.gov/government/ag/helping_victims/contents/IDPP.html
Crime Victim Assistance Division
Iowa Attorney General’s Office
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-5044
