Treasury Seeks Input on Claim Forms for Lost U.S. Savings Bonds
Published Date: 7/2/2025
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Summary
If you bought U.S. Savings Bonds but never got them, this form helps you claim what’s yours! The Treasury wants your feedback to make the process easier and less paperwork-heavy. This affects anyone waiting on their bonds and aims to speed things up without costing extra time or money.
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Form to Claim Missing Savings Bonds
If you bought U.S. Savings Bonds but never received them, the Treasury is proposing a form called the "Claim for United States Savings Bonds Not Received" to help you get those bonds. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is asking the public for feedback under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to make the process faster and reduce paperwork without costing extra time or money.
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