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Apostille or Authentication Process for Certificate of Naturalization

The Certificate of U.S. Naturalization or Form N-550 or Form N-570, is a document issued by Homeland Security (U.S. Immigration and...

How Do I Obtain a“Certified True Copy” of a Certificate of Naturalization?

If you are required to provide the apostille of your Certificate of Naturalization to let it be recognized by foreign agencies outside of...

West Virginia Apostille and Authentication Process

Any document issued in West Virginia that is to be used outside the United States requires Authentication or Apostille. The processing...

Difference between Notarization and Apostille/Authentication

Notarization means a Notary Public, the public official commissioned by the State, serves as an impartial witness in performing a variety...

Notary Travel Fee in DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV)

Mobile notaries usually travel to a client's home or office to notarize a specific document or a set of documents and sometimes they...

Can a Notary Notarize for Family Members?

When signing important documents, notaries often play an indispensable and impartial witness role. However, when their family members,...

Delaware Apostille and Authentication Process

Any document issued in Delaware that is to be used outside the United States requires Authentication or Apostille. The processing steps...

How to Request a Vital Record from the U.S. Department of State?

A U.S. citizen can request overseas birth, death, and marriage records from our Vital Records Office of the U.S. Department of State...

Maryland Resume In-person Authentication and Apostille Service

Maryland resumed in-person authentication and apostille service on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. No appointment is necessary. Daily Document...

How many embassies are there in Washington DC？

With more than 175 embassies, ambassador’s residences, and international cultural centers, DC is one of the most culturally diverse...

Notes about Certified Copy of Vital Records in California

The Secretary of State of California will apostille California notary public and public official’s signatures on documents issued in...

SBA Launches ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program Application

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on 25 May that it is accepting applications for its new Community Navigator Pilot...

What's the two-year rule waiver in 8(a) certification?

The applicant's concern must possess reasonable prospects for success in competing in the private sector if admitted to the 8(a) Business...

FAQs in General Assessment of 8(a) Certification

Is the applicant firm a for-profit business? Response: A firm must be for-profit to be eligible for the 8(a) program. Is the applicant...

How to get an apostille of Single Status Affidavit when I'm outside of the US?

Some U.S. citizens are planning to get married in another country. They are often asked to provide the Single Status Affidavit to affirm...

How to have my Passport or Driver’s License notarized?

Clients may need a notarized copy of their Passport, Driver’s License, ID, or other similar documents. Few states’ notarial laws address...

Does the U.S. Department of State provide Express or Rush service during COVID-19?

Due to public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, It may take us 2-3 months for the U.S. Department of State to process...

A notary may sign for Principal Unable to Sign

A notary may sign the name of a principal physically unable to sign or make a mark on a document presented for notarization if: the...

How COVID-19 impact small businesses?

According to the 2021 Global State of Small Business Report and the 2020 U.S. State of Small Business Report published by Facebook. Small...

Notarial Act: Verification of Fact

The Commonwealth of Virginia is the first state in the country to authorize the verification of fact as a notarial power. This involves a...

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