Replacing Official Documents

Replace Your Vital Documents

Official information and services from the U.S. government.













Address Change – How to change your address with government agencies
Bank Records – Financial tips and resources for disaster recovery.
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Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates – Where to write for your vital records
Damaged Money – The Treasury Department will exchange mutilated or damaged U.S. currency.
Document Restoration – The National Archives offers information on how to care for your flood damaged photos, books, papers and more
Drivers' Licenses and Vehicle Registration – Learn how to get or replace your driver's license, and how to register your car.
Federal Civilian Personnel Records – How to get copies of federal civilian personnel records.
Immigration Documents – How to replace your lost or destroyed permanent resident card (green card).
Medical Information Form – Download a form where you can record medical conditions and other health information for use in an emergency situation.
Medicare Card Replacement – How to replace a lost, stolen or damaged Medicare card
Military Service Records – How to get copies of federal civilian personnel records.
Passport – How to replace a passport lost or stolen in the U.S.
Savings Bonds Recovery – Cash and replace lost, stolen, or destroyed bonds.
Social Security Card – How to replace a lost or stolen Social Security card
Tax Return – Request a copy of your federal tax return from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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