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.

How can I find out what time I was born?

Your birth certificate is usually your best bet. If you don’t have it, you could try the hospital where you were born. If they do not have a copy, then you can contact the county, and then the state you were born in. Multiple copies of your birth certificate were sent out to different places to register your birth.

What documents do you need to go on a cruise?

U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL), a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born) or passport, and if 16 or older, a government …

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.