Replacing Documents & Records

Replacing Documents & Records

Here is a check list of documents you will need to replace if they have been destroyed, and who to contact for information on the replacement process.

Replacement Documents and Contact Information
ITEM
WHO TO CONTACT
Driver's license, Auto registration
Department of motor vehicles
Bank books (checking, savings, etc.)
Your bank, as soon as possible
Insurance policies
Your insurance agent
Military discharge papers
Department of Veterans Affairs
Passports
Passport service
Birth, death and marriage certificates
Bureau of Recordsin the appropriate state
Divorce papers
Circuit court where decree was issued
Social Security or Medicare cards
Local Social Security office
Credit cards
The issuing companies, as soon as possible
Titles to deeds
Records department of the localityin which the property is located
Stocks and bonds
Issuing company or your broker
Wills
Your lawyer
Medical records
Your doctor
Warranties
Issuing company
Income tax records
The IRS Center where filed or your accountant
Citizenship papers
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Prepaid burial contract
Issuing company
Animal registration papers
Humane Society
Mortgage papers
Lending institution
 
 

Source:  US Fire Administration