How to obtain duplicate copy of lost original documents?

Thanx Swapna, great ideat,

Can let me know to get the duplicate os lost mark sheets from universities.

In addition to being a pre-requisite for filing your tax returns and conducting several financial transactions, it also serves as one of the key identification documents. The process to replace a lost PAN Card, however, is not taxing. NSDL and UTI Technology Services are the two agencies authorised to issue a PAN Card.

For the purpose, you can download the new PAN/change request/correction form from the respective websites. The same can also be obtained from the designated PAN application centres.

The completed form, along with the documents specified and your photograph of the dimensions prescribed, have to be submitted at the PAN application centres, along with the requisite fee.

What I have done with my passport pan card driving license is that I scan them and attached them in my email. So whenever I lost my document I easily have my duplicate document handy and I find it useful. Hope this info will make ur life easy

To obtain a duplicate copy of the insurance contract, you need to intimate your insurance agent or the life insurer’s call centre. You will be required to submit an indemnity bond on a stamp paper (the stamp duty will depend on the state you reside in). The same can be either handed over to your agent or couriered to the insurance company.

If the policy document is partially damaged due to fire or flood, you may be required to produce the remnants of the policy document as evidence, while applying for a duplicate policy. Once the requisite documents are submitted, the insurance company should ideally take around seven days to issue a duplicate policy.

Passport is a legal document. If we lost our passport then first of all we have to file F.I.R. in nearest police station. Because it will be used to apply a new passport with old number. Because no fresh number will be allotted by authority to same person with same date of birth. We have to fill a form for issuing new copy of passport with all documents, fees required & photocopy of old passport (if available) with copy of F.I.R. to concern authority. Whereas no police verification required at the second time...

Thanks for the referral Jyoti, Swapna

Birth Certificate is another important document, there are many hassles in getting it the first time, because some times the name/address or any other thing has not been properly written and people run from pillar to post to get it done right. In case an important as important as this is lost, the whole procedure of application has to be followed. This can be a tedious work especially  if the person is born in one city and has shifted to another.

The idea has been sought how to obtain duplicate copy of lost original document. In my view to meet with future eventuality,the xerox copies of original should be saved for future records.If this not done,the concerned department may be approached for duplicate copy in case original document is lost, as every thing is digital nowa days.

Normally a polce compliant (FIR) and an affidavit sworn in the presence of a First Class Magistrate is required for obtaining duplicate certificates from any university. To avoid this cumbersome procedure Universities are giving date of birth certificate as "An exctract of the University Records" In case of Degree Certificates also they give an extract certfying that you passed your degree in such and such a year with th optional subjects chosen (they also state that it is not the practice of the University to give duplicate certificates). For all these things Hall Ticket number and year of passing the examination are a must 

The bank with which the fixed deposit is being maintained has to be informed, preferably in writing, about the loss of the receipts. The letter should explain in detail the circumstances in which the receipts were misplaced. In case of joint depositors, the letter has to be signed by all of them.

Next, the account holder is required to furnish an indemnity bond, against which, a duplicate deposit receipt will be issued by the bank. The stamp duty as prevalent in the state you reside in will be applicable to the transaction.

Be sure, to make stop payment of lost Cheques & apply for new cheque book in bank through written application, Online or through ATM.