lost passport and h1 extension filed

[ren85]

i lost my and my wife's passport in a flight. now am applying for a duplicate one at Indian embassy in washington dc. I have some questions regarding the same.

1. I had lodged a police complaint at the RDU airport police station. i also have a case number for the same. will that complaint count legit for the documents to be submitted?

2. where do i get my affidavits notarized?

3. how long does it take for the duplicate passports to come?

4. my H1 extension process is also on. since my duplicate passport will have a new number will it affect my process?