Congressman John Tierney

Representing the 6th District of MASSACHUSETTS
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Government Services Guide

My staff in Peabody can provide assistance with Social Security, veteran's affairs, the IRS, worker's compensation, public housing, immigration, small business administration, federal retirement and educational financial aid. We also offer other services from arranging tours of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. to helping students seeking nominations to U.S. Service Academies.

For more information about how my office can help you, please visit the Help with Federal Agencies page or contact my Peabody Office at (978) 531-1669. The Peabody office is open Monday- Friday from 9:00 am- 6:00 pm. Assistance is available to help with:

Federal Agency Assistance 
Resources for Seniors
Resources for Veterans
Order Flags Flown Over the U.S. Capitol Building
Information for Visitors to Washington, D.C.
Internships
Congressional Page Program
Academy Nominations
Presidential Greetings

Congressional Art Competition

Although my office is primarily able to assist with these and other federal government matters, the informational links below can help you with a number of services offered by federal, commonwealth, and local governments:

Birth

Obtain a copy of a Massachusetts birth certificate
Apply for a new or replacement Social Security Card
Massachusetts immunization guidelines for a child 
Federal immunization guidelines for a child
Apply for child support

Starting School

Look up any Massachusetts public school district profile and ranking
Immunization guidelines to attend school
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Massachusetts education standards and assessments

Obtaining a Driver's License

Driver's license information
Massachusetts Driver's Manual
Massachusetts vehicle inspection information
Massachusetts vehicle registration and title information
Massachusetts driving laws 
How do I change my name on my driver's license?
How do I change my address on my driver's license? 
Buy MBTA passes

Turning 18

File for Selective Service [Required by law for all males at age 18]
Register to vote

Starting College

Student guide to financial aid 
Massachusetts financial aid assistance
Federal financial aid assistance
Student aid on the Web
Application for federal student aid
Appointment to a military service academy

Starting a Job

Massachusetts state employment site
Federal employment site
Starting a business in Massachusetts 
Filing for unemployment or disability
Filing for Social Security disability benefits
What you need to know about health insurance
Educator's License 
Small Business Administration
Small business loans
Civil service exams
Join the Military [Air Force - Army - Navy - Marines - Coast Guard]

Getting Married

Obtain a Massachusetts Marriage License
How do I change my name on my Social Security Card?
How do I change my name on my driver's license?
How do I change my address on my driver's license?
Obtain a copy of a Massachusetts marriage record

Buying or Renting Your First Home

Buying a home
Renting a home
Selling a home versus Doing home improvements
Home owners, condominium and renters insurance
HUD: Homes at reduced price
HUD: Federal mortgage programs
Veterans Administration properties
Veterans Administration home loans

Filing Taxes

Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Filing personal taxes for Massachusetts
Filing small business taxes for Massachusetts
Filing personal federal income taxes
Filing small business federal income taxees
IRS frequently asked questions
Federal forms and publications
Information about federal appeals
File business taxes

Travel

Passport information
Passport application forms
Visa services
State Department travel warnings
Request Massachusetts getaway guide

Retiring

Planning for retirement
Filing for Social Security benefits
Filing for Medicare benefits
Filing for Social Security disability benefits
Long-term care and Medicare supplemental insurance information

Death of a Loved One

Obtain a Massachusetts Death Certificate
VA cemeteries