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.

Item	Where to get a replacement
Driver's Licenses	Department of Motor Vehicles 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, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
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, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
Death Certificates	State Office of Vital Statistics http://www.doh.state.fl.us/ or, if in another state, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
Citizenship Papers	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm
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
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
Medical Records	Your doctor or dentist
Death Certificates	State Office of Vital Statistics http://www.doh.state.fl.us/ or, if outside Florida, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
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
Medicaid Card	Agency for Health Care Administration
Warranties	Issuing company