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Social Security & Government Services
Many government services can now be handled online, and an office visit is only needed in some cases. These guides explain when you need an appointment, how to make one through the official channel, and what to bring.
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4 guides in this topic
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IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center Appointments: How to Book and What to Bring
How in-person help at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center works, how to schedule ahead, the ID the IRS asks you to bring, and alternatives that may save a trip.
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Replacing a Social Security Card: Online First, Office Visit If Needed
SSA says replacement cards are free and many people can apply online. Here’s when you need a card at all, and when an office visit is required.
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Social Security Office Appointments: When You Need One and How to Prepare
Many Social Security tasks can be done online. How to tell when you need an office visit, how to arrange it officially, and what to bring.
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Getting a Birth, Death or Marriage Certificate: Finding the Right Office
Birth, death and marriage certificates come from the state or local office where the event happened. How to find it and prepare your request.
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