How To Replace Lost Or Damaged Documents In Louisiana

This list gives you websites and phone numbers that are useful in replacing important documents that may have been lost in the Louisiana floods.

These numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses come straight from FEMA.

NOTE: FEMA does not endorse any specific products or services.

SNAP Cards:
(Food Stamps): Phone: 1-888-524-3578
Website: www.dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP

Birth and Death Certificates:
Phone: 225-342-9500
Website: http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/635

Louisiana Driver’s Licenses:
Phone: 888-214-5367
Website: http://omv.dps.state.la.us/

Bank Checks, ATM/Debit Cards or Safe Deposit Boxes:
Phone: 877-275-3342
Website: https://www.fdic.gov/

Credit Cards – Contact the appropriate issuing institution:
American Express: 800-327-1267
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/content/help/lost-stolen-card.html

Credit Reports: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion
Phone: 877-322-8228
Website: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action

Social Security Cards:
Phone: 800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/

Fraud Alerts or a Credit Freeze:
Website: http://www.fightidentitytheft.com/security_freeze_louisiana.html
Other support:
Identity Theft Resource Center:
Phone: 888-400-5530
Website: http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
Email: info@fightidentitytheft.com.

Medical and Prescription Records:
Call your doctor; medical and prescription records are tracked electronically.

Proof of Address/Residency:
Contact your local utility company to obtain a recent bill.

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