I had a virus on my laptop and lost most of my data/documents. I do need my tax certificate for my provident fund. The info I have is: I/D 5404020077086 Tax NR: 2738444146 Retirement Date: 30/04/

Here are the general steps you can follow to obtain a tax clearance certificate:

1. Determine the Tax Authority: Identify the tax authority responsible for issuing tax clearance certificates in your state. In most cases, it will be the state's Department of Revenue or Taxation.
2. Gather Required Information: Before requesting the tax clearance certificate, make sure you have all the necessary information, such as your taxpayer identification number (Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number), tax filing history, and any outstanding tax obligations.
3. Contact the Tax Authority: Reach out to the tax authority either by visiting their office in person, calling their customer service helpline, or visiting their website. You may need to fill out a specific form or provide certain documentation to request the tax clearance certificate.
4. Submit Request and Pay Fees: Follow the instructions provided by the tax authority to submit your request for the tax clearance certificate. You may need to pay a processing fee or any outstanding taxes before the certificate is issued.
5. Wait for Processing: After submitting your request, the tax authority will review your tax records and financial history. The processing time may vary depending on the complexity of your tax situation and the workload of the tax authority.
6. Receive the Certificate: Once your request is approved, you will receive the tax clearance certificate. This certificate confirms that you have met your tax obligations and are clear to conduct certain business transactions or other activities that may require proof of tax compliance.

https://www.iol.co.za/personal-finance/retirement/unclaimed-benefits-beware-dodgy-outfits-1883792

Quoting from news article:

"If you don't know how to contact the fund or you don't know the name of the fund, you can contact the FSB's call centre 0800 20 20 87 or 0800 110 443, or email [email protected]
One large tracing agent, the Data Factory, offers a free service in terms of which you can submit your details for them to check if benefits are due to you on its website: www.unclaimedbenefits.co.za

The Data Factory receives listings from funds that have unclaimed benefits.
You will need documents proving membership of the pension or provident fund to which you or a deceased member belonged."

Here is the forms needed for lost,stolen or destroyed US savings bonds.Probably similar forms for other issurers https://www.treasurydirect.gov/forms/sav1048.pdf

u need to give deed of fund