Since December 2020, tens of millions of Americans have gotten vaccinated. And with each first shot comes a 4×3 inch COVID-19 vax card. The awkwardly-shaped piece of paper has unlocked the door to many restaurants, movie theaters, and concerts around the US and world. But somewhere along the way, you might have lost your card (or could lose it). And odds are you’ll have to show vax proof at some point.

The CDC says it can’t replace your vax card. No, seriously. Even though the health agency’s logo is printed on it, it doesn’t keep a record of everyone’s shots. Instead, the CDC issues the cards to state health departments. Which gives the pieces of paper to vaccination providers. And while that may sound like a lot of hoops to jump through if your card is lost, we have some recs to make it easier. Here’s what to do if you lost your vax card…