Posted by Mia on 6/4/08 1:13pm
Msg #249980

BrendaTx & Jahari - Birth Certificate & Canada

I spoke with 4 people at the State of Michigan Office of the Great Seal -
I worked my way up the ladder to the top person at the Office of the
Great Seal.
The top person at the Office of the Great Seal wanted to know why
(in this day and age) the person couldn't have the "Original Birth
Certificate" overnighted to them. She also stated that she doubted
that the Border Patrol Agents would accept a copy... but that it would
be up to the person (who wanted to cross Country borders) to find
out.

I also asked about notarizing a signature (statement) in regards to a Vital Record --
all that I spoke with stated that they wouldn't notarize a signature
that had to do with a Vital Record. However, we could notarize a
the persons signature on the statement that had to do with a Vital Record
because, it fell under the provision of ... we don't need to know what the
document is.

BrendaTx - I asked about the issue with Renee. I was told that Renee should
not do what she is doing.... "to protect herself".

Next, here is info on Canada - a website & a glimpse of what is on the website:

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/menu-eng.html
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Arriving in Canada
Our border services officers are at the ports of entry to ensure that people entering Canada respect Canadian laws. They are authorized to examine people and goods entering Canada to determine their admissibility. Their goal is to facilitate the entry of legitimate travellers and goods as quickly as possible.
When you enter Canada, a border services officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, when necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada; however, you should carry proof of your citizenship such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you. For more information on admissibility into Canada, read the fact sheet called Managing Access to Canada. It is available on our Web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca.

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/4/08 1:31pm
Msg #249985

Mia, that's all I ever said someone could do.

**However, we could notarize a the persons signature on the statement that had to do with a Vital Record...*

As I said, that was what the Texas SoS said would be appropriate for ME.

Reply by Mia on 6/4/08 1:41pm
Msg #249987

Re: Mia, that's all I ever said someone could do.

It is one of those areas that are not well defined.

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 6/4/08 5:54pm
Msg #250007

Would someone please clue me in here?

Yes, I have a vague memory of Mia and I disagreeing about something - but geez Louise, was that not like 6 months ago, at least? I have no clue what you're talking about, Mia. All I remember is that you were as tenacious then as you appear to be now.

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/4/08 6:27pm
Msg #250013

In all fairness to Mia, Renee', I brought it up.

It's in another thread from yesterday.