Helping Maryland Residents Every Step of the Way

Raising a Child
Obtain a Copy of a Maryland Birth Certificate
Apply for a New Social Security Card
Maryland Immunization Guidelines for a Child
Child Passenger Safety Laws
Choose Quality Daycare: Five Steps

Choosing a School
2005 Maryland School Report Card
Immunization Guidelines for Maryland Schools

Learning how to Drive
Obtain your Driver’s License in Maryland
Register your Vehicle in Maryland
Insurance Requirements for Maryland Vehicles
Change of Address for Maryland License
Renew your Maryland Driver’s License

Registering to Vote
Register to Vote in the State of Maryland
File for Selective Service

Applying for Higher Education
Maryland High School Assessment Tests
Maryland Colleges and Universities
Service Academies and the Nomination Process
Maryland.Gov Guide for Students
Student Guide to Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid Assistance
Apply for Federal Student Aid
How to Get into College: Help for Students

Pursuing a Career
America's Job Bank
Maryland Employment: Job Seeker and Employer Services
US Military
Federal Employment Site: Dept. of Labor
Health Insurance: Consumer Info on Health Plans

Opening a Business
Starting a Business in Maryland
Starting a Small Business
Loans for Small Businesses

Getting Married
Obtain a Maryland Certificate of Public Marriage

Finding a Home
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

Doing your Taxes
Maryland Online Services Directory
Individuals Filing Taxes in Maryland
Businesses Filing Taxes in Maryland
Internal Revenue Service
IRS frequently asked questions
Federal forms and publications

Traveling Abroad
Acquiring a US Passport for Overseas Travel
Special Requirements for Children Under 14
Passport Application Acceptance Facilities
Visa Services for Travel to the US
Americans Traveling Abroad
US Embassies, Consulates and Diplomatic Missions

Needing Special Assistance
Filing for Unemployment Insurance in Maryland
Filing for Social Security Disability
Maryland Medicaid Benefits

Preparing for Retirement
Preparing for Retirement: Social Security
Retirement Plans, Benefits and Savings
Filing for Medicare Benefits

Losing a Loved One
Obtain a Maryland Death Certificate
Maryland Veteran Affairs Cemetery Program
Arlington National Cemetery
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Death of a Federal Employee