I am trying to set up iCloud on replacement phone but my email address used as a user Id is no longer valid.

we have a replacement phone and want to load iCloud on it however the email address we originally set it up with is no longer valid so we cannot verify what can I do.

Hello, JPend61. 
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is the article that will walk you through changing the primary email address associated with your Apple ID.
Apple ID: Changing your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5621
Cheers,
Jason H.

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