+1 I have my passport in my phone. I also have a digital copy of my drivers license.
I also carry a paper copy of my passport when traveling abroad. I heard awhile ago if you show up at a US Embassy, the paper copy helps expedite the process, but not sure that holds true.
As somebody who had my passport stolen while traveling abroad, the main thing is to have access to your passport number and another form of ID available (like your driver's license). I didn't have a paper copy of my passport, but I had scanned the passport and put it in the "vault" provided by password manager. Printing from there was a snap once I needed it. There's a good chance that if I had a paper copy, it would also have been stolen. State department's website is pretty comprehensive regarding what to do if your passport is lost or stolen, especially when traveling.
Cheers.
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