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Copyright.gov
Search existing copyrights, register a work, or get your copyright questions answered.
Durham (City) Code of Ordinances
Local laws passed by the Durham City Council.
Durham City
City of Durham website with information including history, city services, and activities.
Durham County
Durham County Government website with a wide variety of information and resources for Durham County residents and visitors.
Durham County Board of Elections
Check if you are registered to vote and find information on voter registration, elections, and polling locations. You can also see current officeholders and find your representatives.
Durham County Code of Ordinances
Local laws passed by the Durham County Board of Commissioners.
Durham One Call
Is there a pothole or a street light that has gone out in front of your house? Call 919-560-1200 to contact a city agency or get general information.
Durham Open Data
A great source for local data and statistics.
Internal Revenue Service
Tax forms and instructions for current and previous years, as well as info on federal tax related topics.
IRS Free Tax Return Preparation Programs
Free tax help for low- to moderate-income people who can't prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers help prepare basic tax returns.
LearningExpress Library
Provides online classes for the SATs, ACTs, and GEDs. It also has practice tests with scoring for all of those plus the ASVAB, high school AP exams, graduate school entrance exams, nursing, real estate, firefighter, cosmetology, police officer and more.
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Military Database
Articles from topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more.
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North Carolina Department of Revenue
North Carolina tax forms and instructions for current and prior years.
North Carolina Division of Employment Security
Learn about unemployment benefits and apply online.
U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
Research copyright, patents, and trademarks. Search for U.S. patents, file patents, and check the status of a patent.
USA.gov
A central location for finding info from most U.S. government agencies.
Vital Records (National)
Info about how to get birth, death, marriage, and divorce records by state.