Lost Savings Bonds

Lost savings bonds can be replaced free of charge by the Bureau of the Public Debt as long as they can establish that the bonds have not been cashed or already replaced. To assure that the bonds can be traced, owners should keep records of their bonds serial numbers, issue dates, registration, and social security or taxpayer identification numbers in a safe place separate from the bonds. The Savings Bond Tracker is a great way for you to store your savings bonds in a safe and secure location. If your bonds are ever lost, simply login to your Savings Bond Tracker profile and all your savings bond information will be available to help you replace the lost savings bond.

To get your lost savings bond replaced, complete Form PD F 1048. On this form, provide the approximate issue date along with the complete names, addresses, social security number that appeared on the bond, and the bond serial number. If you don't know the serial number or denomination, just write "unknown" in the space provided.

If the bond owner is a minor, the form should be signed by both parents and the minor's age and social security number should be included.

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