The bond will be replaced without cost upon the filing of an application establishing the loss. It will be helpful if you have kept a record of the bonds, with their issue dates and serial numbers, in a safe place separate from the bonds. Details of the loss, along with partially destroyed bonds if burned or mutilated, should be sent to the Bureau of the Public Debt, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328. Filling out form PD F 1048 will help speed replacement. These forms are often available from local banks, or from the nearest Federal Reserve Bank or branch or the Bureau of the Public Debt.
Reissued bonds bear the original issue date.
In such case, your Social Security Number is placed on the Bond, along with the recipient's name and address. However, purchasers of gift bonds should always make every effort to obtain the Social Security Number of the registered owner before purchasing the bond. Only one co-owner's signature is necessary. Complete form PD F 4000, available from Federal Reserve Banks and branches, or from many local U.S. Savings Bond issuing agents. Series E and EE Bonds can be redeemed at most financial institutions.