Step 6) Replacing Documents & Money

This checklist will help you keep track of your progress in replacing items.

Item
 Destroyed or Missing Saved How and Where to Replace
 Done
Birth certificates, Marriage certificates, Death certificates

Provincial Department of Vital Statistics
(250) 952-2681
Divorce Papers

Supreme Court where the decree was filed
Driver’s Licence

Local Government Agent Office
Insurance policies and auto registration

Your insurance agent
Military discharge papers

Library and Archives Canada
1-866-578-7777
Citizenship papers

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
1-888-242-2100
Permanent Resident Card

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
1-888-255-4541
Passports

Local Passport Office
Income tax records

Revenue Canada
Wills

Your lawyer
Medical records

Your family doctor
Medical Services Plan

Health Insurance BC
(604) 683-7151
(Vancouver)
Social Insurance Cards
Employment Insurance Papers

Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada
1-800-206-7218
Canada Pension Plan papers Old Age Security cards

Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada Income Security Programs
1-800-277-9914
Land Titles

Provincial Land Titles office
Animal Permits/Licences

Municipal Office
Bank Books

Your bank
Money (partially or completely destroyed)

1-800-303-1282
Canada Savings Bonds (completely or partially destroyed)

1-800-575-5151
Credit Cards

Issuing companies
Stocks

Issuing companies

CAUTION: If your home was damaged by fire and your documents are in a safe, do not attempt to open it until it is cool to touch.