After arriving in the U.S., get your life organized
Driving & transportation
Driver's licenses, state ID cards, REAL ID, vehicle registration, auto insurance, public transportation, and child passenger safety.
When urgent, find help first
In the United States, if you encounter an emergency requiring immediate response from police, fire, or ambulance personnel, please call 911, state your location, and follow the dispatcher's instructions. Inquiries to this site do not handle emergencies.
Official 911 usage instructions ↗Official resources
SSA number and card ↗State motor vehicle agencies ↗Tenant rights and help ↗English learning resources ↗
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