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How can I obtain someone else's driver's license number?

If a legal matter arises in which a person needs access to someone else's driver's license number, it is best to contact the authorities of that state to find out what is necessary to obtain that information and if it is even possible to do so. If a person loses their driver's license, other forms of identification must be presented before the DMV will issue a replacement.

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What is the legal piercing age in California?

Exceptions to the state penal code are that emancipated minors can be pierced, and a person of any age may get pierced ears. Minors can't get piercings in either the nipples or genital area.\nProper documentation is required for minors to get piercings. This documentation may consist of photo identification for all parties involved, court papers showing emancipation or guardianship, divorce or separation papers if the minor's last name doesn't match the parent's or a marriage license if the person to get pierced is married but under the age of 18 are required at the time of..

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What is the difference between Masonic emblems and symbols?

The Freemasons are the world's oldest and largest fraternity. The organization began in Europe as a guild for stonemasons, but has expanded and lived on as a social organization. The mysterious nature of the organization has led to many conspiracy theories and even a decree against Freemasonry by the Catholic Church. The Freemasons have about 2 million members in North America, down from 4 million in 1959.\nThe Shriners are another well-known branch of the Freemasons, with an emphasis on philanthropy. The group reportedly donates as much as $2 million every day. As of 2015, the Shriners h..

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Why is low voter turnout a problem?

Most states, counties and municipalities in the United States are comprised of people from all walks of life, such as factory workers, bank tellers, medical professionals, construction workers and senior citizens. If only a few of these people vote, the outcome of the election may represent the wishes of the few who voted instead of the overall consensus of that community. A nation that is democratic in nature needs the input of each of its constituents to be able to govern the overall populace effectively.\nIf only poor people are voting, then most likely only the officials with a focus on he..

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How do you serve court papers as a process server?

In most cases, process servers must deliver the court documents to their targets by hand and instruct the target to sign for the documents. The process server must then have the receiver's signature notarized, Process Servers explains. If delivering the documents by hand is impossible, the process server is in some instances able to use substituted service. In substituted service, the process server leaves the documents with management personnel at the target's place of employment or with an adult member of the target's household. Process servers also provide document-filing ser..

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Are the results of the 1977 census available online?

The publication, Statistical Abstract of the United States, gives detailed information and statistics on the social, political and economic organization of the United States, including population figures. The abstract was published from 1878 to 2012 and includes the report from 1977. It is available for download in PDF format and consists of 13 parts, although it can be downloaded as a single document. The site also offers data from the American Housing Survey, which was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. These documents m..

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What type of government did Athens have?

In 508 B.C., Athens became one of the first societies in ancient times to establish democracy. During this time, oligarchy, or governing powers shared by a small group of society's members, was the norm. In the Athenian system, magistrates and jurors were picked by lottery from the Assembly, composed of citizens, since it was believed that judgment should come from one's peers. All citizens had the right to bring both private and public matters to the courts.

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What are the Army's physical fitness training standards for Basic Training?

The Basic Training APFT is a way of measuring a soldier's physical fitness after going through boot camp. Males and females have different criteria and that criteria changes for those between the ages of 22 and 26. The criteria is also different for those graduating AIT.Females between the ages of 17 and 21 must be able to do 13 push-ups, 47 sit-ups and run 2 miles in 19 minutes, 42 seconds to pass basic training.Males between the ages of 22 and 26 must do 31 push-ups, 43 sit-ups and run 2 miles in 17 minutes, 30 seconds. Females in this same age group have 20 minutes, 36 seconds to run 2..

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What is a child support MasterCard?

These cards have taken the place of paper checks, and most Child Services departments do not use paper checks at all as of 2015. With the cards, users can get their money with two to three days after payment is made to the account. The cards can be used anywhere that MasterCard is accepted, giving people more flexibility, easier access to their money and a better way to balance it. Users can withdraw cash from the card as needed at ATMs. The ATMs that can be used are indicated at the back of the card as with standard credit or debit cards.If someone receiving child support does not want the ca..

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Who can become a citizen of the United States?

To be eligible for naturalization, an applicant must also prove she was physically present in the country for at least 30 months out of the five years immediately preceding the application date, explains U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. She must be able to read, write and speak basic English. She must have a basic understanding of civics.\nIndividuals who are born in the United States or in certain territories and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, have at least one U.S. citizen parent or meet certain other criteria set by the U.S. Department of State are eligible for citizenship a..

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