When applying for FEMA assistance after the Los Angeles County wildfires, you’ll need proof of identity, residence, and other documentation. The following list and in-person Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) can help replace many vital records, including California Driver’s Licenses, Social Security cards, and U.S. Passports.
The California Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV)can help provide replacements for lost driver’s licenses, ID cards and vehicle titles. Visit CA DMV – Natural Disaster Assistance online; call 1-800-777-0133 (or TTY 1-800-735-2929 or 1-800-368-4327) for hearing or speech impaired) or visit a DRC.
Fees are waived for titles lost in the fires. You can also call 1-800-777-0133 (or TTY 1-800-735-2929 or 1-800-368-4327 for hearing or speech impaired).
Birth, death, and marriage records should be requested from the county recorder’s office in the county where the event occurred. For a list of county recorders, visit County Registrars and Recorders or call 916-445-2684; call 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services, or 1-800-735-2929 or visit 711 TRS.
Contact the SSA online or you can visit your local Social Security office or DRC and fill out an application for a Social Security card in person with a valid ID.
Visit U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to complete Form I-90, the application to replace a Permanent Resident card.
Call 800-633-4227(TTY 877-486-2048), visit your local Social Security Office (see above) or visit MyMedicare.gov.
To report a lost U.S. Passport, visit the link below. Passport services personnel are also available at DRCs.
Obtain information on how to submit a request from the National Archives
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