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Renew my driver's licenseFind your nearest DMV, see what to bring, and book before you go.Get a Real IDREAL ID enforcement began May 7, 2025 — you now need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID (like a passport) for domestic flights and certain federal facilities.Get a birth certificateOrder a certified copy from the county clerk or vital records office.File a small claims caseSue for unpaid debts, deposits, or damages without a lawyer.Pull property recordsLook up deeds, owners, liens, and tax history at the recorder's office.Get a building permitApply for residential or commercial permits at the building department.Apply for food stamps (SNAP)Submit a SNAP application at the social services office.Get a passportApply at a passport acceptance facility — usually a post office or clerk's office.Register a businessFile with the Secretary of State and your county clerk.Fight a traffic ticketContest a citation at the county or municipal court.Report a code violationFile a complaint with the city's code enforcement office.Get a marriage licenseApply at the county clerk or marriage license office before the wedding.Register to voteSign up to vote at the Board of Elections or online.Pay property taxesPay at the Treasurer or Tax Collector's office — in person, by mail, or online.Find a courthouseLocate the right court for civil, criminal, family, or traffic cases.Find a Social Security officeApply for benefits, get a replacement card, or update your record.
