What is a New York City Letter of Exemplification and why is it necessary for the purposes of apostille / authentication?

We are often contacted by people who were born in New York City or who have had their loved ones pass away withing the 5 boroughs asking how they could get the respective birth and death certificate apostilled or authenticated for use abroad. A prerequisite for legalization is a letter of exemplification, a statement signed …

Criminal Background Checks in the United States

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, …

Registration of Matrimony: Marriage Licenses and Certificates

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 …

Applying for marriage licenses and certificates-a primer

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 …