Replacement of Documents/Records
REPLACEMENT OF VALUABLE DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS
Below is a checklist of documents you will need to replace if they have been destroyed, and who to contact for information on the replacement process.
| Driver's License, Auto Registration | Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Bank Books (Checking/Savings) | Your Bank, As Soon As Possible |
| Insurance Policies | Insurance Agent |
| Military Discharge Papers | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Passport | Passport Services |
| Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates | Bureau of Records in the appropriate state circuit court where decree was issued |
| Social Security or Medical Cards | Local Social Security Office |
| Credit Cards |
Issuing Companies, As Soon As Possible |
| Titles to Deeds | Records department of the locality which the property is located |
| Stocks & 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. Immigrations and Naturalization Service |
| Prepaid Burial Contract | Issuing Company |
| Animal Registration Papers | Humane Society |
| Mortgage Papers | Lending Institution |
Emergency and Non Emergency Numbers
You should keep a list of emergency and non emergency phone numbers as well as insurance policy numbers. Click here for a printable list.