Embassy of the United States

Living in Hungary

List of Important U.S. Documents and Records

While living overseas, it is generally a good idea to have important documents and/or records at hand in case of an emergency or an evacuation. It is suggested that you keep the following items easily available:

1. Signed and notarized power of attorney executed by each spouse on behalf of the other spouse;
2. Joint checking account;
3. Current copy of will(s);
4. List of family members' Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, insurance policies, passport numbers along with the dates of issuance;
5. Medical records, prescriptions needed by family members, immunization records, eyeglass prescriptions;
6. Up-to-date household inventory;
7. Prior tax year records and other records necessary for filing the current year;
8. List of credit card numbers (separate cards for each spouse is also a good idea);
9. Copies of Birth and Marriage Certificates and Passport biographical page;
10. Employment records, resumes, and letters of recommendation;
11. Children's school records;
12. List of doctors, dentists, lawyers and other professional providers of services;
13. Mortgage records, deeds, bonds, etc.;
14. Updated address books, both business and personal;
15. Travelers' checks, bank books, checkbooks, cash--both local and U.S.; and
16. List of assets and liabilities.

Last updated: 08/12/2005