Manage Savings Bonds

Between the time you buy and the time you cash, you may need to make changes to your savings bonds. Or you may need information about them. This page identifies common issues with managing savings bonds, and how to solve them.

Convert Paper Bonds to Electronic

I want to convert my paper bonds

Change Name or Address

I’ve changed my name or address. I want to change the ownership, beneficiary, or social security number for a bond.

Report Loss or Theft

I need to report a loss or theft, or a destroyed or mutilated bond, or bond never received.

Add/Change an Owner

I want to change the ownership, beneficiary, social security number or other information for a bond.

Death of Owner / Inheritance

I need help with savings bonds owned by a person who is deceased

Registration

I need to know how to register my savings bond

Tax Planning

I want to know if I owe taxes on my savings bonds and when I need to pay them

Disaster

I live in a disaster area. Can I cash my bonds early?

Rates

Interest rates for EE savings bonds Interest rates for I savings bonds

Signature Certification

Who is qualified to verify your signature when it is required on a form?

TreasuryDirect

How do I buy and manage electronic bonds?

Savings Bond Calculator

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