DC Government’s Resident Resource Center: Civic Information

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Locate information and services for residents.

Resident eServices

Civic Information

Courts

The US District Court for the District of Columbia is a federal court that has jurisdiction over cases arising under federal law or when the US government is a party. The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is the court of local jurisdiction.

	Jury Duty: Specific information about jury duty can be found on the District Court and Superior Court sites. Residents cannot be required to serve more than once every two years for each court.
	Marriage/Divorce: The Superior Court issues marriage licenses and accepts filings for divorce.

Domestic Partnerships

Find instructions and forms to register your domestic partnership with the Department of Health.

DC Elected Officials

The following elected officials serve the residents of the District of Columbia.

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions	Mayor
Board of Education	US Representative (shadow)
Council of the District of Columbia	US Senators (shadow)
Delegate to the House of Representatives

Although DC government and the federal government are two separate entities, a link is provided here for your convenience.

Get involved in your neighborhood. Choose from local political meetings, police community meetings, the Clean City Initiative, and more.

Vote

The DC Board of Elections and Ethics registers voters and provides voting services for residents. DC Vote provides a historical timeline of voting rights in DC.