Tuesday, December 02, 2008

FAQ

How can I get a job with the State of Georgia?

How can I apply for public assistance?

How do I find my elected official?

I’m looking for a particular state form. Where can I find it?

Where can I find information about taxes?

How do I apply for Child Support Services?

Has a Child Support payment been collected for my children?

How do I get a copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate?

Where can I find a list of the current state holidays?

How can I get the licensing information for various professionals?

Where do I go to find out about Georgia's history?

How do I provide feedback on the georgia.gov web site?

Q. How can I get a job with the State of Georgia?

A. The State of Georgia employs more than 150,000 people in various roles. To explore job openings, visit The Job Site or visit individual agencies’ web sites. You can also explore opportunities with your local county by visiting your county’s web site.

Q. How can I apply for public assistance?

A. The Department of Human Resources’ Division of Family and Children Services has several services available to assist you or your family.

Q. How do I find my elected official?

A. To find your elected officials or to register to vote, visit the Secretary of State’s web site.

Q. I’m looking for a particular state form. Where can I find it?

A. georgia.gov has a listing of state forms with links to the appropriate agency web site and form. Forms are available for download at http://forms.georgia.gov.

Q. Where can I find information about taxes?

A. The Department of Revenue includes information on business taxes and individual taxes, as well as information for tax professionals.

Q. How do I apply for Child Support Services?

A. Custodial or non-custodial parents may apply for services at the local agency in their county of residence, or you may apply online from this web site. You’ll need to pay a $25 processing fee (money order or certified check) when you apply. You may also pay this online.

Q. Has a Child Support payment been collected for my children?

A. Payment information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

Q. How do I get a copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate?

A. Visit the Division of Public Health's web site for more information, or call your local county vital records office. Contact the state Vital Records Office at (404) 679-4701.

Q. Where can I find a list of the current state holidays?

A. You can find a list of holidays on the Georgia Merit System website. The Capitol and all state agencies will be closed on those dates.

Q. How can I get the licensing information for various professionals?

A. The Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Boards Division has 34 professional licensing boards that license more than 380,000 Georgians in 64 trades and professions. For license information, visit the Professional Licensing Board's website.

Q. Where do I go to find out about Georgia's history?

A. The New Georgia Encyclopedia has information on the people, places, events, institutions, and many other topics relating to the state.

Q. How do I provide feedback on the georgia.gov web site?

A. We’re always looking for ways to improve the georgia.gov web site and welcome your feedback. You can e-mail us directly or fill out a survey with your comments.