Government Guide

Congressman Tierney’s office is able to help constituents who are having difficulty getting the information or services that they need from the Federal Government. For more information about how his office can help you, please visit the “Constituent Services” tab above or contact the Peabody Office at (978) 531-1669. Assistance is available to help with:

  • Social Security
  • Veteran's Affairs
  • IRS
  • Immigration
  • Worker's Compensation
  • Public Housing
  • Small Business Administration
  • Federal Retirement
  • Educational Financial Aid

 

Although Congressman Tierney’s office is primarily able to assist with these and other Federal Government matters, the informational links below can help constituents with a number of services offered by federal, commonwealth, and local governments:

Birth

Obtain a copy of a Massachusetts birth certificate
Apply for a new or replacement Social Security Card
Massachusetts immunization guidelines for a child
Federal immunization guidelines for a child
Apply for child support

Starting School

Look up any Massachusetts public school district profile and ranking
Look any Massachusetts public school profile and ranking
Immunization guidelines to attend school
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Massachusetts education standards and assessments

Turning 16

Driver's license information
What you need to know when buying a car
Massachusetts Driver's Manual
Massachusetts vehicle inspection information
Massachusetts vehicle registration and title information
Massachusetts driving laws
Information you need to know about auto insurance
Laws regarding drunk driving
How do I change my name on my driver's license?
How do I change my address on my driver's license?
Buy MBTA passes

Turning 18

File for Selective Service [Required by law for all males at age 18]
Register to vote

Starting College

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
Massachusetts education standards and assessments
Student guide to financial aid
Massachusetts financial aid assistance
Federal financial aid assistance
Student aid on the Web
Application for federal student aid
Appointment to a military service academy

Starting a Job

Massachusetts state employment site
Federal employment site
Starting a business in Massachusetts
Filing for unemployment or disability
Filing for Social Security Disability
What you need to know about health insurance
Educator's License
Small Business Administration
Small business loans
Civil service exams
Join the Military [Air Force - Army - Navy - Marines - Coast Guard]

Getting Married

Obtain a Massachusetts Marriage License
How do I change my name on my Social Security Card?
How do I change my name on my drivers license?
How do I change my address on my drivers license?
Obtain a copy of a Massachusetts marriage record

Buying or renting your first home

Buying a home
Renting a home
Selling a homevDoing home improvements
Home owners, condominium and renters insurance
HUD: Homes at reduced price
HUD: Federal mortgage programs
Veterans Administration properties
Veterans Administration home loans

Filing Taxes

Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Filing personal taxes for Massachusetts
Filing small business taxes for Massachusetts
Filing personal federal income taxes
Filing small buisness federal income taxees
IRS frequently asked questions
Federal forms and publications
Information about federal appeals
File business taxes

Travel

Passport information
Passport application forms
Visa Services
Travel advisory
Request Massachusetts getaway guide

Retiring

Planning for retirement
Filing for Social Security benefits
Filing for Medicare benefits
Filing for Social Security Disability
Long-term care and Medicare supplemental insurance information

Death of a Loved One

Obtain a MAssachusetts Death Certificate
VA cemeteries