STEP ONE

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PERSONAL

Driver’s License and State ID (include copies of front and back)

Social Security Card

Passport

Birth Certificate

Adoption Documents

Marriage Certificate

Divorce Decree

Immigration or Naturalization Documents

Military Records (DD-214 or similar)

School Records and Diplomas

MEDICAL

Prescription Lists

Vaccination Records

Medical History

Medicare/Medicaid Documents

INSURANCE

Homeowners or Renters Insurance Documents

Auto Insurance Documents

Health Insurance Documents

Life Insurance Documents

LEGAL

Last Wills and Testament

Trust Documents

Living Will

DNR Order

Healthcare Power of Attorney

Financial Power of Attorney

Custody or Guardianship Agreements

Court Orders or Judgments

FINANCIAL

Pay Stubs and W-2s

Tax Returns

Bank Documents (include a copy of the front and back of each card)

Credit Card Documents (include a copy of the front and back of each card)

Loan Documents

Investment Documents

Retirement Accounts

HOME

Lease or Mortgage Agreements

Home Inventory (photos and receipts of valuables)

Utility Account Information

Appliance Warranties and Manuals

VEHICLE

Vehicle Titles

Registration Documents

Maintenance and Repair Records

PETs

License and Microchip Documents

Vaccination Records

Medical History

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STEP THREE

Browse our list of important documents to gather

PERSONAL

Driver’s License and State ID (include copies of front and back)

Social Security Card

Passport

Birth Certificate

Adoption Documents

Marriage Certificate

Divorce Decree

Immigration or Naturalization Documents

Military Records (DD-214 or similar)

School Records and Diplomas

MEDICAL

Prescription Lists

Vaccination Records

Medical History

Medicare/Medicaid Documents

INSURANCE

Homeowners or Renters Insurance Documents

Auto Insurance Documents

Health Insurance Documents

Life Insurance Documents

LEGAL

Last Wills and Testament

Trust Documents

Living Will

DNR Order

Healthcare Power of Attorney

Financial Power of Attorney

Custody or Guardianship Agreements

Court Orders or Judgments

FINANCIAL

Pay Stubs and W-2s

Tax Returns

Bank Documents (include a copy of the front and back of each card)

Credit Card Documents (include a copy of the front and back of each card)

Loan Documents

Investment Documents

Retirement Accounts

HOME

Lease or Mortgage Agreements

Home Inventory (photos and receipts of valuables)

Utility Account Information

Appliance Warranties and Manuals

VEHICLE

Vehicle Titles

Registration Documents

Maintenance and Repair Records

PETs

License and Microchip Documents

Vaccination Records

Medical History