After the Fire

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.

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 Records in 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 locality 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

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