bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I cannot get my British Birth certificate, US Marriage certificate (any vital records), British uni degree and transcripts NOTARIZED here in Texas!!! It's all easy saying just take it to the doctor or bank (which I did) BUT notary public here in Texas can only notarize CERTAIN documents!!! not all documents!!!! I am freaking out here and I don't know what else to do. I have managed to get my British PP notarized but that's about it!!!!:arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Is this for your skills assessment? There are other people besides notaries that can certify documents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kyoto Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Any document which is considered "recordable" cannot be notarised in Texas. "Recordable documents are recorded with some specific governmental entity, such as the secretary of state's office, a court of law, a county clerk, or the Bureau of Vital Statistics. A certified copy of a recordable document may be obtained by contacting the recording entity. A notary cannot make certified copies of recordable documents." That's your birth certificate and marriage certificate. You'd have to get certified copies from somewhere else, the issuing agencies, in this case. Britain and the level of US government (fed? state) which issued your marriage license. However, I have had both certified copies of my degree (from a Texas university) and my transcripts (same Texas university) notarised. In fact, it was not optional, but rather required for at least one visa that I applied for. South Korea, iirc. I don't think Japan required the notarisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Can you go to a different state to get them certified? If all else fails jump on a plane back to the UK to get everything certified and then jump back on it again! Expensive, but if it's the only way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 so what can I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kyoto Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Can you go to a different state to get them certified? If all else fails jump on a plane back to the UK to get everything certified and then jump back on it again! Expensive, but if it's the only way... Yes. In most states, including Texas, notary publics have very restricted powers. In neighboring Louisiana, notaries have broad civil law powers. If OP is willing to drive to Shreveport, a Louisiana notary could likely do it. But then OP might need to explain... When I got my Japanese drivers license, I had to jump through all sorts of hoops because many countries just don't know how to deal with the fact the the US states don't agree on nearly anything. Very confusing to convert things over. Read this: http://www.pclna.org/notary_duties.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 lets just say this is the end of the road that didn't even start!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Any lawyer would be able to certify documents. I assume this is for skills assessment since it's not necessary to get docs certified for an online visa application if the docs are uploaded in colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Don't give up hope. I am sure you will find a way. Good luck :hug: .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsdu Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 There is this great little thing in the USA where you can go online and for $17.95 you can become an official ordained minister and they can notarize docs.... get a buddy to sign up then stamp all your docs.. thats what my mates did and their docs were accepted by DIAC... Or if ministers are not acceptable with DIAC now then your bank can also do this. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=become+an+ordained+minister+online+usa&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mygals09 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Find a UPS store with a notary public in your area, they may be able to assist. I had the same problem here in Maryland and was losing hope when i came across a UPS store with a notary public, he certified all my documents without any problems or questions asked and he only charged me $2 per copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Any lawyer would be able to certify documents. I assume this is for skills assessment since it's not necessary to get docs certified for an online visa application if the docs are uploaded in colour. i doubt any lawyer in the USA let a lone Texas, they have to follow the rules, certain documents can be notarized but not all including vital statistic records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Find a UPS store with a notary public in your area, they may be able to assist. I had the same problem here in Maryland and was losing hope when i came across a UPS store with a notary public, he certified all my documents without any problems or questions asked and he only charged me $2 per copy I did, they called up the Texas notary number to confirm if they can notarize my bc and marriage cert etc... they said NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 i doubt any lawyer in the USA let a lone Texas, they have to follow the rules, certain documents can be notarized but not all including vital statistic records. You're confusing notarizing and certifying. A lawyer can certify a copy of a document as can a minister or bank manager as someone else mentioned. A notary is not the only person who can do this. I should know as I ended up going to a lawyer to certify my documents and they were accepted. Here is a list of people who can do it at least for Vetassess skills assessment purposes. http://www.vetassess.com.au/certifying_document/certifying_documents.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 You're confusing notarizing and certifying. A lawyer can certify a copy of a document as can a minister or bank manager as someone else mentioned. A notary is not the only person who can do this. I should know as I ended up going to a lawyer to certify my documents and they were accepted. Here is a list of people who can do it at least for Vetassess skills assessment purposes. http://www.vetassess.com.au/certifying_document/certifying_documents.cfm here in the US they use the term Notarize, not certify. When I went to the UPS store and ask them to 'certify' my docs they looked at me like HUH!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Can't you just say you need your documents to be photocopied and signed to say that are genuine and belong to you....that's plain english enough isn't it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 here in the US they use the term Notarize, not certify. When I went to the UPS store and ask them to 'certify' my docs they looked at me like HUH!?!?!? I know. I'm in the US. Don't bother with UPS. I'm telling you, a lawyer can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 i found this if its any use http://www.notarysuccess.com/certifying_copies.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Can't you just say you need your documents to be photocopied and signed to say that are genuine and belong to you....that's plain english enough isn't it?? You would think right!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 I know. I'm in the US. Don't bother with UPS. I'm telling you, a lawyer can do it. Ok, I will call a local attorney here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walvia Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 A lawyer notorized all the documents I sent for my skills assessment and it was accepted. If that doesn't work, why not look online for the appropriate notaries for your documents, contact them and mail over your documents using return mail via DHL or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hey thereIf you're in Houston you can take them to the British Consulate. If you phone them up I am sure they can point you in the right direction of someone who can help Millie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 my local attorney declined to CERTIFY my birth certificate and marriage certificate. I am going nowhere with this!!!and it's doing my head in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 my local attorney declined to CERTIFY my birth certificate and marriage certificate.I am going nowhere with this!!!and it's doing my head in! Call the Consulate, they will help Millie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 couldn't get to speak to a human being (713) 659 6270 just directs me to go online to the website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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