Government Resources

The Saint Paul Public Library has been a Federal Depository Library since 1914. The Central Library has a large collection of Federal publications and information in paper, microfiche, CD-ROM and online. The Library is also a depository for State of Minnesota publications in microfiche.

Government Resources

Government-Produced
Resources & Information

USA.gov
Official U.S. Government portal to millions of pages of government information.

USA Services / 1-800-FED-INFO
Information about Federal programs, benefits, and services.

Search U.S. Sources
Indexes and pathfinders to federal government information

Laws & Regulations
(including Library holdings)

Frequently Requested Government Information

Forms & Publications

Federal Tax Forms
Print tax forms and related information.

Forms from the Feds
Downloadable forms that may not be available to depository libraries. While not comprehensive, the list comprises those forms most asked for by the public.

Government Officials

Find Your Legislators
Enter your address to find who represents you in the Senate, the House of Representatives, the State House of Representatives and the State Senate.

Who's Who in the Federal Government
Link to biographical information about current national leaders.

United States Government Manual
Official handbook of the Federal Government, providing comprehensive information on government agencies, boards, commissions, and more.

Facts & Figures

Current U.S. and World Population to the Second
From the U.S. Census Bureau.

Current U. S. Public Debt to the Penny
Updated daily. From the U.S. Department of Treasury.

U.S. Savings Bonds
Bond information and value calculators.

ZIP Code Lookup
Find ZIP codes for an address or what cities and towns are in a given ZIP code.

Travel

Passport Information & Forms
Download forms; find how and where to apply for a passport.

Background Notes
Maps and brief information about countries from the U.S. Department of State.

Department of State Travel Warnings
Warnings, announcements, and other information regarding U.S. travelers abroad.

International Travelers' Health Information
Health information for specific destinations, vaccination requirements, recent outbreaks, and more.

Vital Records

Where to Write for Vital Records
Alphabetical directory of state and territorial agencies to contact when looking for birth, death, and marriage records.

Weather

Minneapolis/St. Paul Weather Data
Current conditions, forecasts, and historical data back to 1995.

Climatological Data
(Requires password, see library staff for access to this site.)