Whether you need to renew your passport or file a change of address, FirstGov.gov, the U.S. government’s official Web portal, is your trustworthy, one-stop source for online government information and services. And to make it easier and faster for you to locate the resources you need, FirstGov.gov has been enhanced with several new user-friendly features and renamed USA.gov.

USA.gov was chosen in response to requests for a name that is easy to understand and remember. The site brings millions of federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government Web pages together in one easy-to-navigate place. You can renew your driver’s license, shop government auctions, apply for federal benefits, find recreation activities, and much more, all from the comfort of your home at USA.gov.

Need a photo of Ben Franklin for your child’s history report? Or how about the latest research from the National Institutes of Health? USA.gov can help. Just click on “Images” or “News” from USA.gov’s search box, and you’ll be quickly connected to the latest news items and pictures from government sources. From photographs taken on Mars to presidential speeches, USA.gov has it all.

Millions around the world can now learn about educational, business, and tourist opportunities by using the new “Visitors to the U.S.” gateway. It provides individuals and businesses with useful information on exploring U.S. tourist destinations, getting student visas, doing business in the U.S., and much more. With easily accessible links on everything from importing U.S. goods to driving in the U.S., this new gateway has something for everyone.

Want to know how to contact your representative in Congress? How to obtain your birth certificate? Or where to donate blood in your community? Use “Online Personal Assistance” now available on USA.gov for quick, reliable answers to these questions and more via live Web chat Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Or click on “Contact Us” or “Frequently Asked Questions” at the bottom of any page to email your questions or comments, and you’ll get a response within two business days.

From applying for college loans and Social Security benefits to purchasing savings bonds and surplus government property, you can do it all at USA.gov. Visit USA.gov today — it’s government made easy.

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