Birth certificates, Social Security cards, passport, deeds, titles, and tax returns: All documents you're supposed to store in a safe, fireproof place. But let's say you've been less than diligent about doing so. Finance blog Get Rich Slowly explains how to replace them.
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As GRS points out, they're not documents you generally need often, but when you do need them—say to "sell your car, travel overseas, apply for a job, get through an audit, or refinance your house", you need them now. If you've lost or misplaced any of the above documents, the post details every step required to replace them.
For example, it's not all that difficult to replace your social security card:
A Social Security card can be required for a number of things, such as applying for a job or enrolling in college. Sometimes you only need the number, but other times you might be asked to produce the card. To replace it, contact your local Social Security office. You'll fill out an application form, and you'll need one of the following forms of ID:
- U.S. driver's license
- State-issued, non-driver identification card
- U.S. passport
Plus one of the following proofs of citizenship:
- U.S. birth certificate
- U.S. consular report
- U.S. passport
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
And as a side note—maybe now would be a good time to get the fireproof lockbox or safe-deposit box
How to Replace Six Vital Documents [Get Rich Slowly]