Replacing Lost Vital Documents: Essential Steps and Tips Maybe you haven't always kept things very organized. Maybe you lost documents in a move or fire. Whatever the reason, if you find yourself needing to replace vital documents such as a birth certificate or passport, don't despair! It can be done. Replacing Your Social Security Card Providing your social security number is often sufficient, but there are times when you may still have to show the actual card. For example, you…