Posted by AndreeaMI on 4/5/05 12:11pm
Msg #29712

Question

If I am a notary public from MI and I notarize a translated birth certificate, or any other document in MI, can the person use that document in IL to get married?
TIA

Reply by Simone E. Lewis on 4/5/05 12:20pm
Msg #29715

In CA, we do not notarized Vital record, such as birth, death, etc.

Reply by AndreeaMI on 4/5/05 12:24pm
Msg #29717

In MI if you are an authorized translator for a specific language, you can translate even a vital record, and then it has to be notarized; my question was if such document can be used in other state than MI.

Reply by MI_Notary on 4/5/05 12:57pm
Msg #29728

Andreena,

Thanks for that info. I wasn't aware of that. However, I cannot speak another language. Took German for 3 years in high school, but can't remember a thing! :(

Reply by Nancy-NV on 4/5/05 1:05pm
Msg #29730

I suppose the decision to accept it in another state would lie with the authorities in that particular state. From what you say, you've adhered to your state's laws and procedures.