Jennifer Mueller, JD

How to

Find a Drivers License Number

Typically, your driver's license number is relatively easy to find. It should be prominently located on the front of your card. However, if you've lost your driver's license, you may need to know your number to order a r...

Proving Residency: Acceptable Documents You Can Get Today

Find out what documents are acceptable as proof of address with most government agencies and financial institutionsWhether you're opening a bank account, trying to get a new driver's license or other ID, or just seeking ...

How to Get Out of Jury Duty: A Detailed Guide to Writing an Excuse Letter

Craft a professional and persuasive jury excuse letter If you receive a summons for jury duty, you typically must appear in court. If you disobey this order, you may be subject to stiff fines or even jail time. However, ...

How to

Add Someone to Your House Title

If you own your own home, you may decide that you want to add someone, such as a new spouse or an adult child, to your house title. Unlike some other types of property, you can't just add their name to the existing deed....

Getting a Texas State ID for the First Time: Online Application and Appointment

Your road to a state-issued ID cards in Texas starts here Have you recently moved to Texas and need a state ID? Even if you don't drive, an official state ID helps prove your identity so you can easily vote, buy alcohol,...

How to

Add a Spouse to a Deed

If you’ve recently married and already own a home or other real estate, you may want to add your new spouse to the deed for your property so the two of you own it jointly. To add a spouse to a deed, all you have to do ...

Check Your Vehicle Registration Status (and Handle Common Problems)

Registration advice to help you avoid a painful DMV experienceAll U.S. states require that you have a valid vehicle registration in order to drive legally. Typically, you're also required to carry the registration card i...

How to Get a Replacement EBT Card

Learn how to receive a new Electronic Benefits Transfer card If you receive food or economic assistance from the government, you likely have an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. This card operates just like a debi...

Easy Ways to Register a Car from Out of State in California

If you've just moved to California, one of the first things you need to do is register your car. This is true even if you're only living in California temporarily because California vehicle registration is based on where...

How to

Transfer a Vehicle Tag in Florida

In Florida, your vehicle's license plate stays with you when you sell or trade in your car. You can't transfer the plate to another person – they must get their own registration and plate. However, if you buy a new car...

How to

Get Your Employment History

An employer or licensing agency may request your employment history as part of your application for employment or licensing. You also may be expected to provide your employment history when applying for benefits such as ...

How to Remove Someone From a Deed Easily

Determining property ownership and changing the deed Got someone's name on the deed to your property that doesn't belong there? While it's not as simple as erasing or striking out that name, the process of removing that ...

How to

Fill Out a Quitclaim Deed

A quitclaim deed is a relatively simple and easy way to transfer any and all interest you may have in a piece of real property to someone else. Unlike a warranty deed, there aren't any extensive (and potentially expensiv...

How to File a Police Report for Harassment & What Happens After

Learn to file harassment charges & keep yourself safeIf someone is harassing you, it's normal to feel frustrated and helpless. Recognize that you are not alone and that help and protection exists. There are laws in all s...

How to

Dispute a Traffic Camera Ticket

You check your mail to find a notification that a camera has caught you speeding, or running a red light. The camera took a picture of your car and your license plate, and now you're expected to pay several hundred dolla...

How to

Write an Attestation Letter

If you're getting a professional license or applying to sit for an exam, you may need to write an attestation letter stating that you've fulfilled the requirements. You also may have a former coworker or employee call on...

A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Will All by Yourself

Get your last wishes in order without paying a dime in legal feesNo one likes to think about their death, so writing a will might've been something you've been putting off. But the reality is, it's a relatively straightf...

Easy Options to Manage Your Food Stamp (SNAP) Benefits Online

Learn the quickest and easiest ways to check your SNAP balance You're about to go grocery shopping but not sure how much you've got left on your EBT card. No problem—just check it online! Even though SNAP (food stamps...

How to Sell Fan Art Legally (and Avoid Copyright Infringement)

Technically speaking, there's nothing ''illegal'' in the US about making and selling fan art because copyright isn't enforced criminally. Rather, copyright owners enforce their rights by suing infringers in federal civil...

How to

Write Letter of Consent

Letters of consent are used in many contexts. Essentially, you write a letter of consent to give someone permission to do something or use something that belongs to you. However, unlike a simple letter of permission, a l...