For emergency response and recovery information, visit SoCoEmergency.org

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Titles to Deeds

Sonoma County Official Public Record Copies can be obtained by the Sonoma County Clerk Recorder. 585 Fiscal Dr. Room 103 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Monday – Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Government Code § 6254.21 and related codes prohibits the … Continued

Credit Cards

Contact the issuing financial institution (bank or credit card company), as soon as possible

Social Security or Medicare Cards

You can get an original Social Security card online or in person at the LAC. There is no charge for a Social Security card. This service is free. You can use a my Social Security account to request a replacement Social Security card online if you: Are a U.S. citizen age 18 years or older with a U.S. mailing … Continued

Does disaster help have to be repaid?

A grant from the FEMA Individual and Households Program does not have to be repaid. Loans from the Small Business Administration must be repaid. Be sure you understand the repayment rules for loans before you take out a loan. Find more information on FEMA’s site FEMA Grants vs. Loans.

Who is eligible for FEMA disaster assistance?

To be eligible for cash assistance from FEMA you must generally be a lawful permanent residents (possessing an alien registration receipt card) or those with legal status due to asylum, refugee, parole (admission into the U.S. for humanitarian purposes), withholding of deportation, or domestic violence. Applicants should consult an immigration expert concerning whether or not … Continued

U.S. Passports

Phone: 1-877-487-2778; 888-874-7793 (TTY) Visit State Department website

Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates

Sonoma County The Sonoma County Clerk has birth certificates, death records, and marriage certificates for events occurring in Sonoma County. They are unable to provide vital documents for events that occurred someplace other than Sonoma County. Pursuant to the Governor’s Proclamation of State Emergency, all fees for certified copies of birth, death and marriage records in … Continued

Military Discharge

Department of Veterans Affairs, Papers 1-800-827-1000 or TDD/TTY 1-800-829-4833

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