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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 | |
