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Questions to ask

  • Does this program serve my location and situation?
  • What are the current costs, openings and application requirements?
  • Can I get an interpreter or an accessible way to use the service?

If this one cannot help

Other starting points for the same need:

  • California personal records: Find official starting points for birth certificates, identity documents and other personal records.
  • California AB 60 driver's license: California DMV driver's licenses for people who cannot provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. but can prove identity and California residency. The page lists the steps from checklist to drive test.

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Official source & review

https://www.usa.gov/replace-vital-documents

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Service details and current intake: not independently confirmed.

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