New for Consumers
Release Date: January 2008Version in Spanish

PUT UNCLE SAM IN YOUR CELL: 1 (800) FED-INFO

Who is saved in your speed dial? Family. Friends. The pizza delivery. It’s time to add one more—Uncle Sam.

That’s right, just program 1 (800) FED-INFO (that’s 1-800-333-4636), into your cell for quick, easy access to the federal government. This direct line to the U.S. government has answers to all the important questions you have regarding federal information. Need to obtain a passport for that fabulous post-winter tropical vacation? 1 (800) FED-INFO can give you a step-by-step guide to how to apply.

Clueless about how to get student loans? Give 1 (800) FED-INFO a ring—they can point you in the right direction and get you on your way to funding a college education. Need your fishing license? 1 (800) FED-INFO has all the details about where you need to go and what you need to do depending on your state.

Find all this and so much more by calling 1 (800) FED-INFO between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Speak directly to a specially trained information specialist who can assist you with all your questions in either English or Spanish. Prefer to e-mail your questions? Check out the FAQs on the USA.gov homepage. From here you can send an e-mail, and you’ll get a response within two business days. Or, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, use the chat feature to ask a question directly to an information agent and receive an immediate reply.

1 (800) FED-INFO answers over 6,000 questions a day, and they’ll surely be able to help you. Need the contact information for your state or local officials? Confused about how to buy surplus government property? Want to get a federal job? 1 (800) FED-INFO is ready and willing to answer the toughest of your government questions.

Put Uncle Sam’s digits in your cell, and give him a buzz. 1 (800) FED-INFO is there for you and all your needs—except maybe pizza delivery.

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