Lost & Found advertisements are generally published in the newspaper if something is lost. Lost & Founds ads are given just for a formality to acquire another copy of the document lost from the concerned officials or departments. The ad can be related to anything lost, important document lost, certificates lost, property deed lost, passport lost. These ads can published in national as well as regional newspaper as chosen by the advertisers or instructed by the concerned departments.

Lost & Found advertisements requires Requires a copy of FIR attested by Police Station Stamp (Not More than 6 Months) during the time of booking. Without the supporting documents, these ads are not accepted by the publication house. Now it has become quite easier to lodge complain online by visiting the Police Department website of the particular state namely Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune. You need to fill up the application form available there regarding your document lost. An online receipt is generated once the application is submitted. The receipt needs to be submitted as the supporting document for your ad.

Lost & Found ads have a particular format to follow where every details need to be mentioned to avoid rejection from the publication house. Multiple person's lost & found matter in single ad text is not allowed.
a.) It is notified for the information that my original certificate of main class {grade} of year {passing year} bearing roll no. {roll no} issued by {Board name} has been lost. If found, contact Name {candidate's name}, Mob {number}
b.) This is to notify you that {company name} have lost Company Legal Documents, issued by {issuer name}, If found contact: {contact number}, {location}

1. Mention the details of the item which is lost.
2. Mention the locality where you have lost your item (optional)
3. Mention proper address or phone no in case if the item is found & could be returned.