Replacing Lost Documents

Note about replacement fees and late payments: Some entities will waive fees for replacing lost documents or cards if the loss or damage was due to a disaster. Some creditors will waive late fees, extend payment deadlines, and make other payment accommodations if the reason for the delayed payment is disaster. If you need a fee waiver or more time to pay bills, just ask.

County Clerk (Marriage) or District Clerk (Divorce) in the county or district in which it was obtained.

To locate a Texas County or District Clerk: County and District Clerks, Local Registrars, and Remote Access Issuance Listings

Notes:

• Copies are often priced by the page, and copy costs may vary by county.
• Certified copies typically cost at least $1 a page.

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: FORM VTR-34 - Application for Certifed Copy of Title

​Texas Department of Public Safety

• Notes
  • You must be ready to confirm personal information (date of birth, social security number, or documents verifying social security number).
    • Bring these documents with you.
  • But, verification of your social security number is not required for identification cards.
  1. Apply in person at any driver license office.
  2. Bring completed application (form DL-43) (also available at any driver license office)
  3. Pay the required fee.
  4. Provide documents to verify identity (for example, unexpired passports, marriage licenses, birth certificates, etc.).
  5. Provide lawful presence documents (non-U.S. citizens).
• See also:
  • Replace Your Driver License or ID Card
  • Search for a Driver License Office

• ​​U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Replace a Green Card 
    • Form I-90
• ​​Other Information
  • ​​If you are a permanent resident who needs to replace your green card, or a conditional resident who needs to replace your two-year green card—for any of the reasons listed below—you may begin the application process for a replacement green card by: 
    • Online E-Filing Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, or filing a paper Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card by mail.​

• Texas Health and Human Services

  • Visit Learn how Your Texas Benefits can help you​.

• Notes
  • For quick proof of Medicaid eligibility: 
    • HHSC staff can generate a ​Form 1027-A - Temporary Medicaid Eligibility Verification.
    • Must apply for temporary form in person at an HHSC benefits office.
      • Call 2-1-1 to find the nearest office
    • For replacement card: Will need proof of coverage.
      • Provider can verify patient’s eligibility for Medicaid by checking provider website; by calling (800) 925-9126, or by visiting TexMedConnect on the TMHP website. 

• Internal Revenue Service
• Form 4506
• Other Information
  • Exact Copies - For Disaster Victims
    • The IRS will waive fees and expedite the request for taxpayers in a federally declared disaster area.
    • For an exact copy with attachments (including Form W-2) complete IRS Request for Copy of Tax Return, Form 4506.
  • If not in federally declared disaster area, requires $50 fee for each return requested and can take up to 75 business days to process.

    • On jointly filed tax returns, both spouses may request a copy and only one signature is required.
       

• United States Treasury
  • FS Form 1048
• Other Information
  • Replacement bonds are no longer issued in paper form; they come in electronic format only. You can either accept payment for lost bonds or order electronic replacements.
  • You will need to provide the bond serial number. If you don’t have the serial number, provide:
    • Specific month and year of purchase;
    • Social security number;
    • Names (include middle names or initials;
    • Mailing address. 
  • Complete Form 1048 (download or order).
    • Take completed form to your financial institution to sign and certify your signature.
      • Mail the completed form to: Treasury Retail Securities Site, PO Box 214, Minneapolis, MN 55480-0214.