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Europe’s biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) is now live, and ETIAS is coming in late 2026. Here’s what the new EU border rules mean for U.S. travelers — and why a valid passport (and the birth certificate behind it) matters more than ever.

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, here’s how to register to vote — online, by mail, or in person — plus state deadlines, same-day registration, and the documents (including proof of citizenship) you may need.

As of 2026, routine U.S. passport processing takes about 4–6 weeks and expedited takes 2–3 weeks — before mailing. Here’s the full timeline, how to get a passport faster, and the document you need before you even apply.

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO, raising benefits for about 3.2 million public-sector retirees and their families. Here’s what changed — and the certified marriage and death certificates many people now need to claim spousal and survivor benefits.

A new federal program gives children born 2025–2028 a $1,000 head start through “Trump Accounts.” Here’s how these baby savings accounts work, how to open one, and why your child needs a Social Security number and certified birth certificate first.

Do you need an ID to vote? It depends on your state. Here’s a 2026 breakdown of voter ID requirements by state — strict vs. non-strict, photo vs. non-photo — plus how proof-of-citizenship laws and a certified birth certificate fit in.

Need a notarized copy of a birth certificate? Learn what “notarized” really means for vital records, when you need one, and how to get it done online.

Can’t find your birth certificate? Here are the documents the U.S. accepts instead for a passport — and the fastest way to replace your birth certificate if you need one.