United states saving bonds?

Question

i was issued a savings bond in 2003 and i lost the certificate....how can i redeem it ? what bank can i go to or can i go to any??? it started off with $100.00 but with intrest i dont even know how high it could be....what can i do

Answer 1

From the official website FAQs:

What should I do if my paper savings bond has been lost, stolen, or destroyed?

Simply fill out the form for Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed U.S. Savings Bonds (Form PD F 1048) and mail it to the address provided on the form.

If you don't have a listing of your savings bonds' issue dates and serial numbers, write to Savings Bonds, Parkersburg, WV 26106-7012. Provide as much information on the bond as possible and request a search of our records. We will replace your savings bonds if we can establish that a person entitled to cash the bonds hasn't done so.

We can convert paper certificates to electronic format in a TreasuryDirect account if you have received an invitation from us. You may want to consider this option if you're concerned about bonds being lost or destroyed. For more information on converting paper bonds, visit the SmartExchangeSM program.