In every job I've had working with people, I've found one common thread: They need help getting their papers organized.

Many people don't have their social security number, birth certificate, drivers license, and/or their California ID. I felt the need to consolidate all the information necessary for people to to get these very important documents, and keep them organized.

Please use the resources listed below for help obtaining these documents with as little hassle as possible. This information is also useful to social workers and parents of children who need this documentation or have lost it.

WHERE TO ACCESS THE MOST COMMONLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS: 

Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates
Registrar Recorder/County Clerk
Department Headquarters
12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
1-800-201-8999
www.lavote.net

Resident Alien Cards or other
Residency Documents U.S.  Citizenship and Immigration
Services 1-800-375-5283
www.uscis.gov

Driver's Licenses and ID Cards
Proof of California Residency:
Driver's License, State ID California Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) 1-800-777-0133
www.dmv.ca.gov 

Social Security Numbers and Cards
Social Security Administration (SSA) 1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Copies of Income Tax Return Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1-800-829-1040
www.irs.gov

Child Support Documents
Child Support Services Department
1-800-615-8858 or
(323) 890-9800 in LA County
Childsupport.co.la.ca.us