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Children
Guardianship
Information on how guardianship works, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Licensing Requirements for Teens
Find out about driver licensing and IDs for teens.
Citizenship
Become a U.S. Citizen
Information about becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization.
Immigration Appointments
Make an appointment with an Immigration Information Officer using INFOPASS.
Immigration Forms
Electronic forms and information about filing for immigration and residency.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Information on working in the U.S. and how to immigrate (1-800-375-5283).
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services INFOPASS
Learn about INFOPASS, an Internet-based system that allows the public to make an appointment to speak with an Immigration Information Officer.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Videos
Immigration videos by the Department of Immigration.
U.S. Immigration Forms
U.S. Immigration Forms and instructions.
Crime
Clerk of Courts Locator
Find your local Clerk of Courts Office to pay a traffic ticket online, file a small claims case, find an official record or more.
Expunging a Criminal Record
Find out how to seal or expunge a criminal record.
Florida Department of Corrections
Search for inmates, fugitives and other criminal offenders.
Florida Prison and Probation Office Locator
Information on Florida prisons and probation and parole facilities.
Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators
Sexual Offender and Predator Search
Search for sexual offenders and predators.
Sexual Offender and Predator Search by Area
Search by address for sexual offenders and predators in your area.
Crisis
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Support for adults who suffered child abuse.
Child Welfare Hotlines
Toll-free crisis 1 (800) numbers.
Lambda Legal - making the case for equality
A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender (LGBTQ) people and those living with HIV.
National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc.
Support for parents of murdered children.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
National sexual abuse hotline and support (1-800-656-4673).
Report a missing or exploited child
Site to report exploited children or material involving exploited children.
Runaway Hotline
National runaway assistance :: 1-800-RUN-AWAY (800-786-2929)
Shelters
Find a homeless shelter near you.
Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
National teen dating abuse hotline and support 1-866-331-9474.
Women Shelters
Help for victims and children of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
Financial
Child Support Payment
Paying and receiving child support. Information on status of your support payments.
Debt-Counseling Services
Free debt-counseling services, over the phone and in-person.
Federal Reserve Consumer Help
Checking accounts, consumer credit, consumer protection, credit reports, electronic banking, foreclosures, frauds and scams, home mortgages, and small businesses.
Financial Literacy Programs
Schedule of Financial Literacy Programs in Florida.
Foreclosure Assistance
National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program Service Providers in Florida.
Foreclosure Counseling
A directory of foreclosure counseling agencies that can help you avoid foreclosure.
Foreclosure Prevention Resource Center
Learn about foreclosure and how to avoid it.
Foreclosure Rescue
Tips to avoid foreclosure, delinquencies, and scams.
Free and Reduced Telephone Service
Free and reduced telephone service in Florida (Lifeline/Link up).
Forms
Affidavits to Release Certificates
Affidavits to Release Birth and Death Records.
Applications for Birth Records
Applications for Florida birth records.
Applications for Death Records
Applications for Florida death records.
Applications for Marriage/Divorce Records
Applications For Marriage and Divorce Records.
Family Law
Get answers to legal questions, sample forms, and information about the courts, lawyers and social service organizations that provide services.
Federal Small Business Tax Forms/Instructions
Federal small business tax forms and instructions.
File a Mobile Home Complaint
File a mobile home or RV complaint (Florida).
Filing a Business Complaint
Directions for filing a complaint against a Florida business.
Florida Business Taxes
Florida Department of Revenue-Business Taxes.
Florida Death Certificates
How to order a Florida death certificate.
Florida Family Court Forms
Download Florida Family Court forms here.
Florida State Courts Self-help
Information for local self-help centers, free and low-cost legal aid, and family law forms.
Florida Tax Forms
Florida tax forms for businesses and consumers.
Florida Vehicle Title Printing
Print your Florida vehicle title.
Florida Vital Statistics
Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce and other vital statistics forms.
Marriage and Divorce Certificates
Information on how to get a marriage or divorce certificate.
Pay Traffic Tickets
Pay Florida traffic tickets (County Clerk website).
Self-Help Information
Local self-help centers, free and low-cost legal aid, and family law forms for use in a number of family-related situations
Small Business Tax Center
Apply for EIN, federal forms, and publications from the IRS.
Vital Record Resources
Where to write for vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce).
Laws
Business & Professional Regulation
Professions that require a Florida license.
Business Start-Up Information
Starting a business in Florida.
Business Start-Up Information (myflorida.com)
Getting started in a Florida business.
Child Care Licensing
Information about Florida childcare training and licensing.
Child Support Information
Information about Child support in Florida.
Closed Liability Claims Search
Search for closed liability claims on doctors, dentists, hospitals, HMOs, abortion clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, crisis stabilization centers and lawyers.
Contractor Research
Before you hire a contractor-selecting a contractor, construction contracts, lien information and more.
Debt Collection F.A.Q.s
Your rights regarding debt collectors.
Department of Florida Financial Services
Department of Labor Minimum Wages
Determining Employee Status
Information to help determine whether you are an independent contractor or employee.
Domestic Relations Laws
The Florida Statutes on marriage, domestic relations & domestic violence.
Driving CoursesFlorida driving education courses.
Employer Bankruptcy
What to do when your employer goes bankrupt.
Family Medical Leave Act
Information about the Family Medical Leave Act.
File a Utility Service Complaint
File a complaint against a Florida utility or telephone company.
Filing Florida Small Business Taxes
Filing and paying Florida small business taxes.
Florida Administrative Code
Find Florida rules and laws.
Florida Administrative Weekly
Business rules, regulations, and documentation.
Florida Building Codes
Florida Building Code online.
Florida Corporations
Companies, partnerships, trademarks, fictitious name registrations and liens.
Florida Division of Elections
Find your Supervisor of Elections in your county.
Florida House of Representatives
Search by address to find out who your elected officials are.
Florida Legislature
Official Internet site of the Florida Legislature.
Florida Municipal Codes
Free municipal and county codes and ordinances.
Florida Patient Bill of Rights
Read the Florida Patient Bill of Rights statute.
Florida Statutes
Read the 2012 Florida Statutes online.
Florida Voting Information
Information on voter eligibility and registering to vote.
Florida Workers Compensation
Florida Workers Compensation information.
How to File and Pay Small Business Taxes
Filing and paying federal small business taxes.
Identity Theft
Deter, detect, and defend against identity theft. Information about Fraud alerts, credit freeze, and identity theft reporting.
Medicaid Rights
Your rights regarding a denial or reduction of Medicaid Services.
Property Tax Information
Information about property taxes in Florida.
Report an Unsafe Product
Go here to report an unsafe product.
Small Business Tax Deductions
An explanation of small business tax deductions.
Small Business Tax Health Care Credit
An explanation of small business health care tax credit.
The Florida Constitution
Read the constitution of the State of Florida.
Trademarks and Patents
Apply, check, verify, and learn more for patents and trademarks.
United States Copyright Office
Veterans Preference
Legal information about Veterans Preference and employment for veterans.
Lawyers
Family Law Self-Help Center Locator
Find Family Law Self-Help centers through out the state of Florida.
Florida Lawyer Referral Tool
The Lawyer Referral Service provides referrals to attorneys who will conduct an initial one-half hour office consultation for $25.
Legal Aid Organizations
Legal aid organizations and web pages throughout Florida.
Mediation Assistance Request
Get mediation assistance.
Licensing
Business and Professional Regulation
License, permit, registration, unlicensed construction, inspection, file a complaint, or provide feedback.
Employee Identification Number Application
Apply for an employee identification number.
Florida DMV Office Locator
List of Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle offices.
Florida Hunting/Fishing Licenses
Florida hunting and fishing licenses.
Florida Permits & Licensing
Information about Florida licensing, permits and registrations.
Human Care Licensing
Information on licensing for all types of human care.
Licensee Search
Search for proper licensing of businesses by name, number, city, county or type.
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