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If you are applying for a foreign visa, permanent residency, or citizenship, you may be required to provide a background check. The specific requirements for background checks vary from country to country, so it is important to check with the embassy or consulate of the country you are applying to for specific information. In general, …
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Going through a divorce can be a difficult and emotional process. There are many legal and financial details to consider, and it can be easy to get lost in the paperwork. Two important documents that are often confused are divorce certificates and decrees. What is a divorce certificate? A divorce certificate is a legal document, …
It may come as a surprise that US state and local law varies considerably regarding availability of marriage certificates to the general public. One can differentiate the following types of marriage records: Public records: In some states, marriage records are public records. This means that anyone can request and obtain a copy of them, for any …
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Registration of Matrimony: Marriage Licenses and Certificates If you have decided to finally tie the knot with your loved one, you must undergo a couple of vital steps in order for the US federal, state, and local government to recognize your matrimony. This generally involves obtaining a marriage license—a document issued by your local government …
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The United States of America is one of the few countries in the world that treats all of its citizens independent of where they actually live as tax residents. This means that all citizens must report their worldwide income and pay federal income tax on that income even if they have not been to the …
When a couple decides to get married, there are some legal requirements they must fulfill beforehand. The main legal documents involved in getting married are the marriage license and the marriage certificate. Here is an overview of what these are and how to obtain them: A marriage license is a legal document that gives a …
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A No Record of Marriage certificate is a government document that states that there is no record of a marriage on file for a particular person. It is sometimes referred to as a “Certificate of Non-Impediment” or a “Single Status Report.” This type of certificate is typically used for immigration purposes, as a way to …
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We frequently assist clients who are abroad and have no access to a US notary public. In order to conduct business in the United States, they often require notarized signatures, whether for a power of attorney, an affidavit, or a business document like a Certificate of Incumbency. Until recently, individuals in such predicaments had only …
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We often get orders for translating important documents from one language to another. This is a vital service that enables a document issued in one country to be used in another. English is the official language in a wide variety of countries, and is found in the Americas (in the United States, Canada, as well …