Important documents and identification cards may be destroyed or damaged in a fire or hurricane and should be kept in a safe place, preferably one that is fireproof. If damaged or destroyed, however, these documents may be replaced. Because of the danger of identity theft, it is crucial to report lost or destroyed documents quickly.
The chart below contains contact information and shows where to find replacement documents.
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Item
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Where to get a replacement
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| Driver's Licenses |
Department of Motor Vehicles http://www.dmv.org/ or
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/dlfaqson.html or
http://www.dmv.org/fl-florida/department-motor-vehicles.php |
| Birth Certificates |
State Office of Vital Statistics http://www.doh.state.fl.us// or, if outside Florida |
| Credit Cards |
The issuing companies, as soon as possible |
| Bank books, checking, savings, etc. |
Your bank, as soon as possible |
| Social Security Cards |
Local Social Security office http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/index.htm |
| Insurance Policies |
Your insurance agent |
| Passports |
U.S. Department of State
http://travel.state.gov/passport/lost/us/us_848.html |
| Marriage, Divorce Papers |
State Office of Vital Statistics http://www.doh.state.fl.us/ or, if outside Florida |
| Death Certificates |
State Office of Vital Statistics http://www.doh.state.fl.us/ or, if in another state, |
| Citizenship Papers |
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service |
| Payment Books |
Your bank or lending institution |
| Income Tax Records |
Internal Revenue Service
http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html |
| Mortgage Papers, property deeds |
Your lending institution or Clerk of the Courts,
http://www.duvalclerk.com/ccWebsite/ or http://www.myfloridacounty.com/
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| Title to Deeds |
Your lending institution, Clerk of the Courts, http://www.duvalclerk.com/ccWebsite// or http://www.myfloridacounty.com/ |
| Stocks and Bonds |
Your broker or the issuing company |
| Automobile Registration, Title |
Department of Motor Vehicles office or http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/forms/duptitle.html
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| Medical Records |
Your doctor or dentist |
| Burial Contracts |
Local cemetery where the burial plot is located |
| Wills |
Your attorney |
| Papers for Animals |
Humane Society or your veterinarian |
| Medicare Card |
Local Social Security Administration office
1-800-772-1213 or
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/mediinfo.htm
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| Medicaid Card |
Agency for Health Care Administration
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| Warranties |
Issuing company |
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