REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED DOCUMENTS IN CALIFORNIA
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/replacing-lost-or-damaged-documents-california]


Release Date: 
2月 26, 2024 

Those who may have lost important documents due to the Jan. 21-23
severe storms and flooding in San Diego County, CA can replace them.
Reference the information and links to resources below to learn how.

STATE SERVICES

BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES / MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE DOCUMENTS:

The California Department of Public Health — Vital Records issues
certified copies of California vital records. The fastest way to
request a copy of a birth or death certificate or marriage or divorce
documents is to order online at CDPH-VR
[https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records.aspx]. Fees
are waived for documents lost to the San Diego County Jan 21-23 severe
storms and flooding.

Copies are provided without charge.

DRIVER LICENSES:

It’s easy to request a replacement California driver’s license
online from the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles
[https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/replace-your-driver-license-or-identification-dl-id-card/],
by visiting the website, a DMV office or at a DMV Now kiosk. Fees are
waived for documents lost to the San Diego County Jan 21-23 severe
storms and flooding. Copies are provided without charge. 

INSURANCE DOCUMENTS:

The CA Department of Insurance [https://www.insurance.ca.gov/] has
information to assist individuals and businesses that suffered damage
in during the Jan. 21-23, 2024 severe storms and flooding. Visit
insurance.ca.gov [http://www.insurance.ca.gov/] for answers to
insurance questions or to dispute an insurance settlement. Call
800-927-4357 for more information and to ask questions.
 

FEDERAL SERVICES

GREEN CARDS:

Phone: 800-375-5283
Website:
https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card
[https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card]

SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS:

Phone: 800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ [https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/]

IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCE CENTER:

Phone: 888-400-5530
Website: http://www.idtheftcenter.org/ [http://www.idtheftcenter.org/]
Email: info@fightidentitytheft.com.

MEDICARE CARDS:

Phone: 800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to
7 p.m. or go to https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/
[https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/].

USDA FARM SERVICES:

The Farm Services Agency offers a variety of loans and grants to help
agricultural producers recover from production and physical losses
that result from disasters. Visit
https://www.farmers.gov/recover/disaster-tool#step-1
[https://www.farmers.gov/recover/disaster-tool#step-1] or call
979-680-5151 or 866-680-6069.

MILITARY RECORDS:

The National Archives website
[https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records] is the
place to request replacement military service records.

NATIONAL ARCHIVES RECORDS:

Phone: 866-272-6272
Website: https://www.archives.gov/preservation/records-emergency
[https://www.archives.gov/preservation/records-emergency]
Website: Saving family records:
https://www.archives.gov/preservation/family-archives
[https://www.archives.gov/preservation/family-archives]

For the latest information on the San Diego County Jan 21-23, 2024
severe storms and flooding, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4758
[http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4758].