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Here are some tips about keeping and protecting your important personal records and information. If this feels like a lot of information, sometimes an older family member or friend with experience can help you acquire and organize these documents.  \n| Essential Documents to Have\u003Cbr>You should bring two of these with you to complete work-related paperwork. |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Birth Certificate* | \u003Cbr>Social Security Card* | \u003Cbr>State ID or Driver’s License or REAL ID (keep on you when out) | |\n| *These items should be kept very secure. We suggest a fire-proof box, safe in your home or a safety deposit box at your bank.\u003Cbr>Your license (or ID) is the only one of these essential documents which you should carry on you at all times. You won’t need to access the others very often so you (perhaps with your guardians) can decide who should store them. Note that a birth certificate and social security card can be replaced but they require some effort. Also a passport needs to be renewed every 10 years. For things like confirming your identity, often a passport can be used instead of the other essential documents listed here. Also be careful as to who has your social security number. |  |  |  |\n\nItems to Keep on You When You Are Away from Home (Either Physically or on Your Phone)  \n□ Driver’s License, School or Work ID  \n□ Green Card or Visa, if applicable  \n□ Bus or Subway Pass if you use one  \n□ SNAP Card (if you qualify for food benefits/ food assistance through a state program)  \n□ Health Insurance Cards (medical, dental, vision, prescription, etc.)  \n□ Roadside Assistance Info (like AAA card)  \n□ Important phone numbers  \n□ Appointment Book / Calendar (if you keep this on your phone, remember to keep your phone charged and backed up)  \n□ ATM Card (only if needed)  \n□ Who to call in case of emergency (most cellphones offer a place to add emergency contacts that anyone can access in an emergency)  \n□ List of allergies, medications & the doctor who prescribes them  \nItems to Have in Binder or Electronically (Organized by Type of Info)  \nEducation Documents (these are important for school, college, vocational programs, etc.)  \n□ A copy of transcript from all schools attended or GED Certificate  \n□ Most recent IEP or 504 Plan  \n□ Any other certifications (CPR / First Aid), Vocational, CNA, Etc.  \n□ College information: Financial aid information (including passwords), & transcript  \n□ Copies of any email confirmations you get  \nMedical Information  \n□ Copy of most recent physical & immunizations (important for school & jobs)  \n□ List of doctors’names & numbers (keep a copy in your binder & your wallet or phone)  \n□ List of medications, times, dosages, & who prescribes them (keep a copy in your binder & your wallet or phone)  \n□ Health insurance policy information  \n□ COVID vaccination card(s)  \nWork Information  \n□ List of references—first & last names, their position, the company name, phone number,& dates worked  \n□ Copy of letters of recommendations if you have them (don’t give your last one away)  \n□ Current resume or dates of places you have worked or volunteered & what your responsibilities were  \n□ Work Permit—if you need it (you must get this through your school or city hall)  \n□ Unemployment records  \nHousing / Utilities Information  \n□ Phone billing contracts & the two most recent bills (shred or get rid of old bills)  \n□ Copy of your Lease  \n□ Keep a list with your current landlord’s name, contact info, & prior landlords, the dates you lived there, & any references they’ve given you.  \n□ Two most recent gas, electric, cable bills & contracts (shred or get rid of old bills)  \n□ Any housi","cbCaimDmpmRcb6t3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimDmpmRcb6t3","pdf",5137779,"English","# Essential Documents to Have\n## Items to Keep on You When You Are Away from Home\n## Items to Have in Binder or Electronically (Organized by Type of Info)\n### Education Documents\n### Medical Information\n### Work Information\n### Housing / Utilities Information\n### Financial Information\n# What If I Don’t Have…","[{\"question\":\"What are the essential documents everybody should have for adulthood paperwork?\",\"answer\":\"Birth certificate, Social Security card, and a state ID or driver’s license/REAL ID are listed as essential documents. 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