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Programs in Virginia
Virginia programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Virginia Employment Commission
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary benefits to eligible people who lost work through no fault of their own.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
Virginia's paid leave program is being developed and is scheduled to begin paying benefits in December 2028.
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation provides benefits and resolves disputes related to work injuries and illnesses.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver's License
The DMV issues and renews Virginia driver licenses.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Identification Card
The DMV issues identification cards to Virginia residents who do not need a driver license.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
Vital Records
The Office of Vital Records issues certified copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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