How do I find out my rights when a debt collector calls?

The Federal Trade Commission facts for consumers.

How do I get help with debt collectors?

The Green Path Debt Counselors website.

How do I get credit counseling?

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling website.

How do I learn more about personal finance?

The My Florida CFO Department of Financial Services website.

How do I learn about identity theft and how to prevent it?

The Federal Trade Commission website.

How do I start the bankruptcy process?

Go to the United States Courts website for more information.

How do I get mediation help?

On the My Florida CFO Department of Financial Services eService website.

How do I file a complaint against an utility company?

My Florida.com Public Service Commission website.

How do I file a complaint on a bank, credit union, or other type of lending institution?

Go to the Florida Office of Financial Regulation website.

How do I verify the license of a financial institution?

Go to the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.

How do I file a complaint against a business?

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has the answer.

How do I verify the license of a Florida business or professional?

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website.

How do I verify, apply, or renew a medical license?

The Florida Department of Health website.

How do I file a complaint against a medical professional or report unlicensed activity?

The Florida Department of Health website.

How do I search for closed claims on doctors, dentists, or a medical professionals/institutions?

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website.

How do I register on the National Do Not Call list?

The National Do Not Call Registry website.

How do I find recalled products?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

How do I find recalled infant and child products?

The website U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Infant/Child Product Recalls website (does not include toys).

How do I report an unsafe product?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission Consumer Product Incident website.

How do I get a hunting or fishing license?

Go to My FWC.com Total Licensing System website.

How do I get a free cell phone?

At the Safelink Wireless website.

How do I get information about buying a Florida home?

Go to Homes and Communities of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Renewal.

How do I learn about the first time home buyer program?

There is a brochure from Florida Housing.

How do I learn about home loans?

The Home Loan Learing Center website has more information.

How do I learn about purchasing a mobile home?

The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles website.

How can I get information about veteran loans?

GovLoans.gov website.

How do I find insurance for my home?

Florida Market Assistance Plan website.

How do I get my house appraised?

Contact a Florida Property Appraiser's Office near you.

How do I find public housing?

At the Homes & Communities website.

How do I find foreclosure help?

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development website can help.

How do I get hurricane help?

The National Hurricane Forecast Center website.

How do I find information about assisted senior living?

Florida Housing Search.org has lists of affordable housing.

How do I research contractors?

The Florida Bar Consumer Information website.

How do I file a mobile home complaint?

Go to My Florida.com website.

How do I get free and reduced telephone service for my home?

The Florida Public Service Commission Link-Up and Lifeline Assistance website or Safelink Wireless website.

How do I find the Florida building code?

Find it at the Department of Community Affairs website.

How do I find the Florida municipal code?

County and Municipal codes are listed at Municode.com.

How do I find shelter information?

The Homeless Shelter Directory.

How do I check to see if my license is valid?

You can check the status at The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

How do I find out where to go to get a driver's license?

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.

How do I renew my car tag online?

You may be able to at The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.

How do I check a Florida VIN?

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.

How do I print a Florida vehicle title?

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.

How do I pay a Florida traffic ticket online?

Find out at the Florida Department of State website.

How do I find a DMV near me?

Here is a list of counties provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.

How do I find driver license handbooks?

Online at LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com.

How do I find out how to drive during a hurricane?

Find more information at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

How do I find Florida legal forms?

Florida State Courts Self Help page.

How do I find legal aid and self-help centers in Florida?

Florida State Courts Self Help page.

How do I find Florida lawyer referral service?

The Florida Bar provides an online service.

How do I get birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates?

Florida Department of Health.

How do I change my name in Florida?

The Florida Department of Health has a form on their website.

How do I find inmates, fugitives, and criminal offenders in Florida?

The Florida Department of Corrections website.

How do I find sexual predators and offendors in any Florida area?

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement website.

How do I find information to get a passport?

Find the information at the Travel.State.Gov website.

How do I find information about immigration?

Here is a brochure from The U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

How do I get help with medical care?

Florida Health Finder.gov website.

How do I find clinical cancer trials?

Florida Cancer Trials website.

How do I find Florida Healthy Kids insurance application?

Online at the Healthy Kids website.

How do I find low cost dental care?

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research website.

How do I find prescription drug prices?

At the Agency for Health Care Administration.

How do I get information about the Florida Discount Drug Card program?

Go to the Florida Discount Drug Card Program website.

How do I get prescription drug refills during a hurricane?

Office of Insurance Regulation brochure explains how.

How do I find a federally funded health care center near me?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.

How do I find information about choosing a health care plan?

At the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

How do I compare healthcare facilities?

Florida Health Finder.gov.

How do I find the nearest health care facility?

Find out at Florida Health Finder.gov.

How do I file a complaint against a health care professional?

At the Florida Department of Health website.

How do I find health care practitioner profiles?

At the Department of Health website.

How do I look up the license of healthcare practitioners?

Yes, at the Department of Health website.

How do I look up past complaints for healthcare professionals, businesses or organizations?

At My Florida.com website.

How do I find health plans and compare prices?

Compare them at Florida Health Finder.

How do I find information on loans for assistive devices?

At the New Horizon Fund website.

How do I find health and wellness information for the elderly?

At the National Institute of Health website.

How do I find information about drugs, supplements and health topics?

At the Medline Plus website.

How do I find information about Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

How do I find the nearest Red Cross?

The American National Red Cross website.

How do I get involved in my child's education?

The Administration for Children and Families website.

How do I find the number for the child report hotline?

The number is 1-800-422-4453 or your can find info on the Childhelp website.

How do I find the Child Welfare Hotline number?

There are many from the Child Welfare Information Gateway website.

How do I find information about Head Start?

On the Department of Health and Human Services website.

How do I find child care information?

On the Child Care Aware website.

How do I find information about child supervision?

The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education website.

How do I find information about child care licensing?

Information provided by the Child Care Program Office.

How do I child-proof my home?

Go to the KidsHealth website.

How do I find information about creating a safe Nursery for my child?

There is a booklet from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

How do I get a car seat or car seat check?

You can locate a check station at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

How do I find support for murdered children?

At the National Organiaztion of Parents of Murdered Children website.

How do I apply for Social Security disability for my child?

At the Social Security Online website.

How do I find out where my tax refund is?

Find it at IRS.gov.

How do I find IRS forms and other information?

Find it at IRS.gov.

How do I learn about Earned Income Credit?

At the IRS.gov website.

How do I file my taxes online?

Find the infomation at the IRS.gov website.

How do I find Florida Tax Forms?

The Florida Department of Revenue website.

How do I file and pay small business taxes?

On the Business.gov website.

*All questions and answers above are a representative sample. While it is not possible to include all potential consumer-related questions, we will continue to add more questions, answers, and topics as our E-Government policies evolve.