Glossary

Paperwork Made Plain. Every key word from the lessons, A to Z, with the lesson that teaches it.

Keep this page open while you study, or print it. See also the job aid.

agency: A government office, like the IRS or Social Security. (Lesson 5)
birth certificate: The official paper that shows when and where you were born. (Lesson 2)
copy: A second version of a paper, on paper or on your phone. (Lesson 2)
deadline: The last day to do what the letter asks. (Lesson 3)
form: A paper or web page with boxes for your information. (Lesson 1)
ID: A card that shows who you are, like a state ID or driver's license. (Lesson 2)
instructions: The page that tells you how to fill out the form. (Lesson 1)
lease: A paper you sign to rent a home. (Lesson 2)
legal aid: Free legal help for people with low income. (Lesson 5)
librarian: A person at the library who helps you find things. (Lesson 5)
notice: An official letter that tells you something or asks you to act. (Lesson 3)
proof: Something that shows you did it, like a copy or a receipt. (Lesson 3)
renew: To keep the lease going for a new term. (Lesson 4)
required: A box you must fill in. (Lesson 1)
respond: To answer a letter. (Lesson 3)
security deposit: Money you pay at the start. You may get it back when you move out. (Lesson 4)
signature: Your name written by you to show the form is true. (Lesson 1)
utilities: Power, water, gas, and trash service. (Lesson 4)
volunteer: A person who helps for free. (Lesson 5)