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Benefits
How do I apply for Social Security benefits?
At the Social Security online website
How do I find out what Social Security benefits I can get?
Find out at the Online Claims & Services.
How do I find a Social Security office near me?
Check the Social Security office locator.
How do I find a government agriculture loan?
Gov Loans.gov has more information.
How do I apply for federal student aid?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid will help.
How do I find discounted phone service?
The Florida Public Service Commission has more information.
How do I find information about phone service for low income customers?
The Florida Public Service Commission has more information.
Citizens (Return to Top)
How do I find the Supervisor of Elections office?
Find your Supervisor of Elections by map.
How do I find out if I'm eligible to vote?
Check the Florida Division of Elections.
How can I email the President of the United States?
Go to Whitehouse.gov.
How do I find contact information for my Representatives?
The U.S. House of Representatives.
How do I search for my elected officials?
Search the Florida House of Representatives.
How do I find forms to apply for a U.S. Passport?
How do I report a lost passport or get mine renewed?
How do I contact my U.S. Senator?
The United States Senate.
Employment (Return to Top)
How do I search for jobs for veterans and family members?
Go to the FedsHireVets.gov.
How do I find the Career OneStop/Workforce center?
At the FloridaJobs.org.
How do I find information for persons with disabilities?
Visit the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
How do I find Florida Back to Work requirements and eligibilities?
Visit the Agency for Workforce Innovation.
How do I file for unemployment online?
Go to the Agency for Workforce Innovation.
How do I apply for extended unemployment benefits?
Go to the Agency for Workforce Innovation.
How do I apply for emergency unemployment compensation?
Go to the Agency for Workforce Innovation.
How do I get an estimation of unemployment eligibility and total benefit?
At the United States Department of Labor.
How do I find Florida workers' compensation information?
At the MyFloridaCFO.com.
How do I learn about compensation benefits and how to report an injury?
At the MyFloridaCFO.com.
How do I find information about the Family Medical Leave Act?
At the United States Department of Labor.
How do I find information about the Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services?
Look at a brochure about the Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services.
How do I find information on jobs such as training, education required, earnings, etc?
At the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook.
How do I find jobs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?
At the Florida Office of Economic Recovery.
Medical (Return to Top)
How do I apply for Medicaid online?
Yes, at the Florida Department of Children and Families.
How do I find out about food stamp eligibility and low cost healthcare?
At the Florida Department of Children and Families.
How do I find out about Medicaid benefits, eligibility and requirements?
Use the Medicare Eligibility Tool.
How can I get help with the cost of Medicare prescription drugs?
Find out at the Social Security Administration.
How do I find out if I'm eligible for COBRA?
Go to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How do I find a federally-funded healthcare center?
Check the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
How do I find a Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) near me?
Check the map at MyFlorida.com.
How do I find information on filing a complaint against a healthcare professional?
Go to the Florida Department of Health.
How do I search for past complaints against health professionals or businesses?
The Florida Department of Health website has more information.
How do I find the Florida Patients Bill of Rights statute?
The Florida Department of Health.
How do I find out where Agency for Persons with Disabilities offices are located?
See the map at the Agency for Persons With Disabilities.
How do I find out which projects are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment act?
Check the Florida Office of Economic Recovery.
Homes (Return to Top)
How do I find a federally-funded housing loan, compare options and determine eligibility?
At the GovLoans.gov.
How do I find information on the First Time Homebuyer program?
There is a brochure from the Florida Housing Authority.
How do I find out if I qualify for any home buying assistance programs?
Check the Homes and Communities.
How do I find State Housing Initiative Partnership contacts?
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
How do I find help for American homeowners?
At the Making Homes Affordable.
How do I find resources that can help me keep my home?
How do I find a list of Public Housing Agencies?
At the Homes and Communities.
How do I find insurance comparison for various homes?
At the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website.
How do I find the nearest Property Appraiser's office?
Find one near you at the Florida Department of Revenue.
How do I find emergency assistance if I can't make my house payment or rent?
The Florida Department of Children and Families.
How do I find a weatherization assistance program near me?
Here is a brochure from DCA Florida with contact information for weatherization assistance.
Legal (Return to Top)
How do I find legal answers, forms and information?
At the Florida Law Help.
How do I download Florida Family Court forms?
At the Florida State Courts Help.
How do I find the nearest Clerk's office?
Find it at MyFloridaClerks.com.
How do I order a Florida death certificate?
The Florida Department of Health.
How do I find Florida statutes on marriage, domestic relations and violence?
Find them on the Florida legislature.
How do I check the status of my Florida driver's license?
Go to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
How do I find the form to legally change my name?
The Department of Health has an online form.
How do I seal or expunge a criminal record?
Visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
How do I search for registered sex offenders or predators?
Search at the Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators.
How do I find information on Florida prisons and probation/parole facilities?
Check the Florida Department of Corrections.
How do I search for inmates, fugitives and criminal offenders?
At the Florida Department of Corrections.
How do I find information about licensing, permits and registrations?
At the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website.
How do I find Florida hunting and fishing licenses?
On the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Total Licensing System.
How do I find the constitution of the State of Florida to read it?
Visit the Florida legislature.
How do I read the Florida statutes online?
On the Florida Senate.
How do I find municipal and county codes and ordinances?
Visit the Municode.com.
How do I find information about Florida's minimum wage?
Check the United States Department of Labor.
How do I find the professions that require a Florida license?
Find out at The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
How do I find the official site of the Florida legislature?
The Online Sunshine.
How do I find out Florida's rules and laws?
The Florida Administrative Weekly & Florida Administrative Code has the answers.
How do I copyright my work?
Go to The United States Copyright Office.
How do I find Florida's laws pertaining to banks and financial institutions?
Find it at the Online Sunshine Florida Statutes.
How do I apply for, check, verify and learn more about patents and trademarks?
Visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
How do I find the forms needed to become a Florida licensed child care provider?
Go to the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Veterans (Return to Top)
How do I find the Department of Veteran Affairs and services information?
Their site is at VA.gov.
How do I find a guide to veterans benefits?
On the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I apply for veterans benefits online?
Yes, at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I find Veterans Affairs facilities?
Facilities in Florida can be found at VA.gov.
How do I find a government loan for veterans?
Go to GovLoans.gov.
How do I apply for the GI Bill and find information?
The Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I find veterans' homes and nursing facilities?
The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I get job assistance for military families?
The Florida Vets site has a brochure.
How do I find the veterans suicide prevention hotline?
Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
How do I find legal information about veterans preference and employment?
At the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I find support for families of deceased veterans?
Visit the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
Business (Return to Top)
How do I apply for a business license or renew my license?
Visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
How do I find information on writing a business plan?
At the Business.gov.
How do I find out more about Florida corporations?
At the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations.
How do I find vendor tools, responsibilities and information?
At the Department of Management Services.
How do I start a business in Florida?
Go to the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations.
How do I go for business start-up information?
Visit the MyFlorida.com.
How do I access information related to the Recovery Act spending?
At the Recovery.gov - Track the Money site.
How do I find infrastructure projects funded by the Recovery Act?
The Florida Office of Economic Recovery.
Immigration (Return to Top)
How do I find out about becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization?
Visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
How do I find immigration forms and instructions?
At the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
How do I find electronic forms and information about filing for immigration and residency?
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
How do I make an appointment with an Immigrations Officer?
Yes, at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in different languages.
How do I learn about INFOPASS?
At the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
How do I find information on working in the U.S. and how to immigrate?
At the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
How do I find out if there any videos I can watch on immigration?
At the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Taxes (Return to Top)
How do I check the status of an IRS refund?
At IRS.gov.
How do I file my federal income taxes for free?
Online at IRS.gov.
How do I find Florida tax forms?
At the Florida Department of Revenue.
How do I find information about property taxes in Florida?
At the Florida Department of Revenue.
How do I find out if i am an independent contractor or an employee?
Consult IRS.gov.
How do I find an EIN and get federal forms and publications?
Visit the IRS.gov.
How do I file and pay Florida business taxes?
At the Florida Department of Revenue.
How do I find a tax calendar?
How do I get an explaination of small business tax deductions?
Business.gov has more information on the subject.
How do I find small business tax help and training?
Business.gov has more information on the subject.
How do I file my annual Florida corporate tax return?
The Florida Department of State Division of Corporations.
How do I find information on starting, operating and closing a business?
How do I find the A-Z tax index for businesses?
At the IRS.gov.
How do I find out about business taxes?
At the Florida Department of Revenue.
How do I find the Employer's Tax Guide?
IRS.gov has a brochure.
*All questions and answers above are a representative sample. While it is not possible to include all potential government-related questions, we will continue to add more questions, answers, and topics as our E-Government policies evolve.
