How to File Form CG-1340: Documented Vessel Bill of Sale
Learn how to file Form CG-1340 for a documented vessel, from preparing and notarizing the bill of sale to submitting it with the right companion paperwork.
How to Fill Out and Submit Form SSA-1-BK: Retirement Insurance Benefits
Learn how to fill out Form SSA-1-BK for Social Security retirement benefits, from timing and paperwork through submission options and what happens next.
How to Fill Out DD Form 1586: Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR)
Learn how to fill out DD Form 1586, from who files the CFSR and where to get it to completing each section, submitting on time, and keeping records.
How to Email Medical Records Without Violating HIPAA
Learn how emailing medical records under HIPAA works, from when it's permitted and how to safeguard messages to what happens when things go wrong.
How Long Does an IDR Application Take to Process?
Learn how long an IDR application takes to process, from typical timelines and delays to checking status, loan treatment, and stuck applications.
How to Complete Form I-286 and Request a Bond Hearing
Learn how to respond to Form I-286 after an ICE custody decision, from requesting a bond hearing and preparing for court to posting bond or appealing.
VA Benefits After Erroneous Enlistment: Eligibility and Appeals
Learn how erroneous enlistment VA benefits work, from eligibility and the programs you can still access to filing your claim and appealing a denial.
How to Fill Out and Submit DA Form 3822: Mental Status Evaluation
Learn how DA Form 3822 works in an Army mental status evaluation, from completing each section and signing to routing the results to the commander.
How to Change Your Name on an Expired Passport
Learn how to change your name on an expired passport, from application choices and required documents through costs, timing, and urgent travel needs.
Can You Get Married on a Military Base Overseas?
Learn how getting married on a military base overseas works, from command approvals and host country requirements to benefits and bringing a spouse home.