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Step 6) Replacing Documents & Money
This checklist will help you keep track of your progress in replacing items.
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.
Item |
Destroyed or Missing | Saved | How and Where to Replace |
Done |
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Birth certificates, Marriage certificates, Death certificates | Provincial Department of Vital Statistics (250) 952-2681 |
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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 |
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Citizenship papers | Citizenship and Immigration Canada 1-888-242-2100 |
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Permanent Resident Card | Citizenship and Immigration Canada 1-888-255-4541 |
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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) |
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Social Insurance Cards Employment Insurance Papers |
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada 1-800-206-7218 |
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Canada Pension Plan papers Old Age Security cards | Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Income Security Programs 1-800-277-9914 |
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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.