[StBernard] Replacing Important Papers

[Westley Annis]

  Replacing Important Papers

After a disaster such as a hurricane, flood, or fire, important papers 
may be destroyed, lost or damaged. Agencies, web sites and procedures 
that can help you replace important papers are listed below:


    Birth and Death Certificates

To replace a birth or death certificate for U.S. citizens who were born 
or died in the United States:

Visit <http://www.vitalrec.com <http://www.vitalrec.com/>> or call one 
of these numbers:

Louisiana 877-605-8562

Mississippi 877-295-4229

Alabama 334-206-5418

For birth records of U.S. citizens born abroad, request a copy of Form 
FS-240 (Consular Report of Birth Abroad). Contact:

U.S. Department of State

Passport Services

Vital Records Section

1111 19^th Street, NW, Suite 510

Washington DC 20522-1705

This address is also used to obtain a “Report of the Death of an 
American Citizen” who died abroad.


    Citizenship and Naturalization Papers

Obtain Form N-565 from

<http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/n-565.htm>


    Credit Cards


      American Express—call 1-800-992-3404

Discover—call 1-800-DISCOVER (8-800-347-2683; TDD/TTY (1-800-347-7449)

Master Card—contact issuing financial institution

Visa—contact issuing financial institution


    Driver’s License or State Identification Card

The quickest way to obtain a duplicate driver’s license is to apply in 
person at any state Office of Motor Vehicle Driver’s License Office. You 
will need to complete an “Application for License or Identification 
Card,” which may be accessed at: 
<http://www.dps.state.la.us/omv/forms/2003.pdf>. This form may also be 
faxed to 225-925-3901.

Replacement fees for cards are waived for

Hurricane Katrina evacuees.


    Income Tax Returns

Call the nearest department of the treasury office,

IRS office or 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676)

and request form 4506 (Request for Copy or

Transcript of Tax Form). To find your local office,

go to: <http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html>


    Insurance Policies

Contact the agent or company providing the

coverage. You may be required to complete a form,

pay a fee for duplicate copies or both. The policy

number will expedite this request. Consumer

contact information for major insurance companies

doing business in Louisiana may be accessed at

<http://www.ldi.state.la.us/whats_new/HurricaneContactInfo.pdf>


    Marriage License, Marriage, Dissolutions, Adoption Decrees

If the marriage, dissolution or adoption occurred in

Orleans Parish, contact

Office of Public Health

Vital Records Registry

P.O. Box 60630

New Orleans, LA 70160

If the marriage, dissolution or adoption occurred in any other parish, 
contact the Clerk of Court in the parish where the marriage occurred or 
where the dissolution or adoption was filed.

If the marriage or dissolution occurred in another state, contact the 
National Center for Health Statistics at:

<http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm>


    Military Discharge Papers

Request Standard Form 180 (SF-180) from any office of the Veterans 
Administration, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 
Red Cross, a Veterans Association or military recruiter.

It may also be downloaded from:

<http://www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records/standard_form_180.html>.

Send the completed form to:

National Personnel Records Center

Military Personnel Records

9700 Page Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63132-5011

The National Personnel Records Center responds only to mailed or faxed 
requests. The fax number is 314-801-9195.

In a medical emergency, information from a veteran’s records may be 
obtained by phoning the appropriate service:

Army—314-538-4261

Air Force—314-538-4243

Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard—314-538-4141


      Mortgage Papers

Contact lending institution.


    Passports

Complete form DS-64 (Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport) 
available from: <http://travel.state.gov/passport/lost/us/us_848.html> 
<%3Chttp://travel.state.gov/passport/lost/us/us_848.html%3E> and submit to:

U.S. Department of State

Passport Services

Consular Lost/Stolen Passport Section

1111 19^th Street, NW, Suite 500

Washington DC 20036


      Property Deeds

Contact the Clerk of Court in the parish where the property is located.


    Savings Bonds/Notes

Complete Form PDF 1048 (Claim for Lost, Stolen or Destroyed U. S. 
Savings Bonds) available at: 
<http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov/forms/sav1048.pdf> or by calling 
304-480-6112. Mail the completed form to:

Bureau of the Public Debt

P.O. Box 1328

Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328


    Social Security Card

Go to a Social Security Administration Office. Complete form SS-5 
(Application for Social Security Card). It can be downloaded at:

<http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html> 
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Contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 if you need 
additional help, or write:

Office of Public Inquiries

Social Security Administration

Windsor Park Building

6401 Security Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21235


    Vehicle Title

Complete the “Vehicle Application” form available at: 
<http://www.dps.state.la.us/omv/forms/1799.pdf> 
<http://www.dps.state.la.us/omv/forms/1799.PDF>. Submit to the address 
given on the form. The fee is waived for individuals affected by 
Hurricane Katrina.


    Wills

Contact the attorney who prepared it. If circumstances have changed, a 
new will may be appropriate.


      Notes and Disclaimer

At the time of this publication all contact information was

verified. This information is subject to change.


      Adapted by:

Jeanette A. Tucker, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service


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