A New Client Yasmin, a fit, well-groomed woman in her early 50s, was visibly on edge as she entered the Red Seal Notary office. Karl, a notary public with Red Seal Notary, smiled and invited Yasmin to take a seat. “How may I help you?” he asked. Yasmin shifted uncomfortably in her chair and told […]
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With the cold weather upon us and Spring Break just around the corner, many children will be embarking on vacations without their parents. Whether your children will be travelling with their classmates, a sports team, a church group, or participating in an educational tour, there are a few things you should know. First and foremost, […]
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Is your child planning a fun-in-the-sun March Break vacation? Or perhaps a ski trip with his or her classmates? If so, it is important that your child be prepared to travel with the proper documentation. Due to the increasing concern for the safety of children, many countries require that minors (17 years of age or […]
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*** Please note this article is partly outdated. For more recent information and tips, please visit our fingerprinting service page. *** So, you’ve been asked to have your fingerprints taken – now what? Whether it be for immigration, international adoption, citizenship, confirmation of identity, employment, a name change, a pardon, a visa, or for any other non-criminal […]
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January 9, 2013 It’s 7 a.m. You’ve just rolled out of bed—bleary-eyed and hair askew. You’re being attacked by a pack of screaming, demanding creatures that strangely resemble your normally angelic children. Ignoring their demands for cookies and ice-cream, you are enveloped by a rising sense of panic that you will, undoubtedly, be late for […]
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Update: February 7, 2013 The Mexican government has, once again, changed its rules for minors travelling to Mexico. For now, only a valid passport is required to enter and leave the country. However, most airlines require a notarized consent-to-travel letter when a child is travelling without one or both parents. Effective January 24, 2014, minors travelling […]
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