What is the difference between a copy and a certified copy?

What is the difference between a copy and a certified copy?

A certified copy is a copy (often a photocopy) of a primary document that has on it an endorsement or certificate that it is a true copy of the primary document. It does not certify that the primary document is genuine, only that it is a true copy of the primary document.

Is a certified copy the same as an original?

A certified copy does not verify the authenticity of the original document, only that the copy is a true copy of what appears to be an original document to the Notary Public. Of course, Certified Copies can only be made of documents that are original.

What is the difference between a short form and long form birth certificate?

A Short Form Birth Certificate contains less information than a Long Form Birth Certificate and is smaller in size. A Long Form Birth Certificate contains more information than a Short Form Birth Certificate and is larger in size. It will contain the name of the child and the names of both parents.

How can I find out what time I was born?

Locate a copy of your birth certificate. Find out the name of the hospital where you were born. Call the office of the doctor who delivered you. Contact the local or county town hall in the town where you were born.Contact your state’s Bureau of Vital Statistics to acquire a copy of the record of your birth.

What is a long form birth certificate Ontario?

You may be asked by a government agency or person to submit a long form birth certificate. The term “long form” may refer to a birth certificate with parental information or a certified copy of birth registration. These are two separate products, used for different purposes, with different information.

Can I use a short form birth certificate for a cruise?

No. The birth certificate can be an original or an official copy. However, for copies we would recommend you have a copy issued by the local health and vital statistics department. In other words, you don’t want to just make a photocopy of your actual birth certificate and use that to board the cruise.

What documents do I need for a cruise?

For U.S. Sailings only, U.S. Citizens may cruise using an official Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID, like a driver’s license or an identity card. However, we highly recommend that all U.S. Citizen’s cruise with their U.S….

Do you need a visa when on a cruise?

All Non-U.S. Citizen Guests Must Carry A Valid Passport, (Not Expiring within (6) Months of Return Of Your Cruise). In addition, a tourist visa may be required for entry into certain countries/ports of call.

Can you use a real ID for a cruise?

While you do not need a REAL ID to board the ship, beginning Octo, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require every resident of a U.S. state or territory who is 18 years of age and older to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification (such as a …

Can felons go on a cruise?

Short Answer: Yes, a felon can go on a cruise but not all types of cruises. It depends on the type of cruise and what the destinations, or ports you will be visiting while on the cruise ship. Not all ports and countries will allow US felons on their soil or waterways.

Can I board a cruise ship without a passport?

You can still cruise to the Caribbean without a U.S. passport if you are a U.S. citizen, but only if you take what is known as a “closed loop” cruise. That means that your cruise ship needs to start and end at the same U.S. port.