How can I track my savings bonds?
Answer: The best way to search for old savings bonds is to fill out Form 1048, Claim for Lost, Stolen or Destroyed U.S. Savings Bonds, with as much information as possible. (The government’s Treasury Hunt tool used to be a good resource for tracking down information about Series E bonds issued since 1974.
How do I find out what savings bonds are in my name?
To search for lost savings bonds, go to the U.S. Treasury’s website at treasurydirect.gov and fill out Form 1048, which is titled “Claim for Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed United States Savings Bonds.
Are bonds trackable?
While registered bonds have a written and electronic record of the bond’s owner and maturity date, bearer bonds are unregistered as investment securities and have no record of the certificate’s owner.
What do I do if I lost my savings bonds?
To file a claim for a savings bond that is lost, stolen, or destroyed, complete a Claim for Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed United States Savings Bonds (FS Form 1048). Please sign the form in the presence of an authorized certifying officer (available at a bank, trust company, or credit union).
How do I find my Series EE savings bonds?
Series–The series can be found in the upper right corner of your paper savings bond. This Calculator provides values for paper savings bonds of these series: EE, I, E. Denomination–The face value as shown in the upper left corner of your paper bond. Issue Date–The date your paper bond was issued.
Do banks sell savings bonds?
You can no longer purchase paper Series I and EE savings bonds—those convenient envelope-stuffer gifts—at banks and credit unions; you must buy electronic bonds through the Treasury Department’s Web-based system, TreasuryDirect.
How long does it take to recover lost savings bonds?
The Treasury takes three to four weeks to process a replacement request and mail out new bonds.
How do I find my EE savings bonds?
Visit the Treasury Department’s TreasuryDirect website to search for uncashed savings bonds in your name. You can enter your social security number or Employee Identification Number (EIN) into the search field on the Treasury Hunt page and click the “Search” button to see results.
