Information and resources to assist you in replacing documents that may have been lost due to the storm.
Birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce documents: Order certificates online at vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm.
Driver’s license: If your North Carolina driver’s license or ID card has been lost or damaged, you may apply for a replacement at any driver license office. Standard licenses may also be replaced online at Official NCDMV License Renewal & Replacement, vitalrecords.nc.gov/order.htm. If you need to make a change of address, North Carolina driver’s license or ID card holders have 30 days to update their address on the credential.
Federal tax returns: Go to www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4506 to access Form 4506, which is the way to request a copy of tax returns.
Green Card: Go to www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card and complete the Form I-90 application to replace a permanent resident card. File it online or by mail.
Insurance policy information: Call your insurance company or agent and request a copy of your policy, including the Declaration Page.
Medicare card: To replace your card, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 (TTY 877-486-2048), or visit your local Social Security office. You can also request a new card through your online account with Social Security, or visit MyMedicare.gov.
Military records: Request military service records through the National Archives, archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Passport: To begin the process for replacing a lost or stolen Passport, go to travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/lost-stolen.html.
Social Security card: Depending on your situation, you may be able to apply for a replacement card online. Visit ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card to answer a few questions about yourself, and SSA will let you know the best way to make your request.
Get a Free Photo ID to Vote: In the 2024 general election, whether voting in-person or by mail, North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID. Voters can show their driver’s license, but many other forms of photo ID will be accepted. Registered voters who do not have a photo ID can get one for free from their county board of elections or an NCDMV office. For information, go to www.ncsbe.gov.
