A little late at this point, but in the future, anything that gets mailed (especially something like the originals of Birth Certificates, Passports etc, best to send it Certified mail, return receipt requested, so someone has to sign for it. At lest least, send with a tracking number so you know it arrived. Case in Point, we have to turn in my wifes' original Naturalization Certificate for her US passport. The post office said it would be returned by regular mail. Regular Mail? I asked "what if it gets lost"? and she said,, "oh, that don't happen" LOL... If lost, it's like $500 to replace it, plus the cost of the trip.