Our Start a Business guide offers free information to help Ohioans start and register a business. Advice and resources from your local Small Business Development Center can also help you get your business going.

The Ohio Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics can provide copies of birth certificates and similar documents (e.g., death certificates, adoption records).

Unemployment benefits provide short-term income to unemployed workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own and who are actively seeking work.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office provides a searchable list of residents who have been convicted of sex-related crimes.

The Ohio Legislative Service Commission helps residents browse or search Ohio's laws and administrative rules. For information on pending or recently passed legislation, check with the Ohio Legislature. For legal questions or resources, check out Ohio Legal Help.

This simple questionnaire from Ohio Benefits can help you find out if you or your family may be eligible for Medicaid.

The Ohio Department of Commerce can help residents find and request unclaimed funds.

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles can help you get a driver license or state ID card.

The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act covers many aspects of labor law in Ohio.  Ohio has established additional labor laws primarily established in Article II, Section 34a of the Ohio Constitution and Title 41 of the Ohio Revised Code. Of particular note are Chapter 4111: Minimum Fair Wage Standards and Chapter 4113: Miscellaneous Labor Provisions.

The Ohio Department of Commerce's Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration can help you understand these laws.

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles can explain the requirements for a Real ID, also known as a compliant ID or driver license.