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How to View Sealed Adoption Records in California
California adoption records are confidential and only available to the adult adoptee, adoptive parents, adult sibling or birth parents. While nonidentifying information is generally provided to the adoptive parents at the time of adoption, identifying information requires a "consent for contact" for
Statute of Limitations on a Dog Bite
When you are bitten by a dog, the experience can be traumatic and possibly life-threatening. After you have taken care of your medical needs, you may want to consider legal action against the owner of the dog. As with most state laws, there is a statute of limitations on how long you have before y
Electronic Signature Requirements
Electronic signatures are as valid as paper signatures for most documents.keyboard image by Jan Will from Fotolia.comIn June 2000, President Clinton established the validity of electronic signatures for use in commerce throughout the country and internationally by using his electronic...
How Do I Request a Birth Certificate From Prescott, Arizona?
Individuals whose certificates are lost or destroyed can purchase a certified copy from the state of Arizona. Certified copies of birth certificates are accepted as proof of identity in most situations. Arizona vital records are not public record. Pursuant to Arizona's Administrative Code R9-19-403,
How to Save Yourself Inside a Kidnapper's Car
What are you going to do if you are kidnapped? This could happen to anyone at anytime. Hopefully you can avoid it but say it happens. He could put you in a car. Not good. In this article learn what you need to know to SURVIVE!!!!!!!!!
How Long Should You Save Legal Documents?
Knowing which legal documents to discard is confusingdocuments in fire - 1 image by Igors Leonovs from Fotolia.comLegal Documents To Store IndefinitelyKeep birth and death certificates, papers of citizenship and Social Security cards because they prove identity and life status. Wills,...
How to Adjust Close Limit on a Chamberlain Power Drive
If you’ve noticed that your garage door isn’t closing the whole way, or it closes and then re-opens, it’s probably time to adjust the close limit. On a Chamberlain Power Drive, adjusting the close limit is as easy as turning a screw. In just a few minutes, you can adjust the close
How to Lease Land in N.Y. State for Mineral Rights
In parts of New York State, landowners are increasingly leasing their property to companies that want to extract gas, rocks or minerals from the ground. Leasing property can be a steady revenue for farmers who struggle with poor growing seasons or stagnant milk and/or crop prices. But there are a nu
How to Find Out the Number of Cases a Lawyer Wins & Loses
Looking for the right attorney can be a daunting task. You want a good lawyer, and to know whether or not the attorney has ever won a case. Though you need to keep in mind that not all cases get to court--and those that do often don't get to the point where a judgment is entered into--knowing how to
Rules for Notaries Public in Minnesota
Notaries witness document signatures.document case image by Maya Kruchancova from Fotolia.comA notary public's most frequent duty is to serve as an unbiased witness to the signing of legal, business and other important documents. A notary helps prevent fraud by affirming that she...
How to Prevent Arson
Arson is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, with motives ranging from destroying a crime scene to simple vandalism. It's relatively easy to commit arson because it doesn't require breaking and entering and the perpetrator can be long gone before the flames are noticed. However,
Regulations for Fuel Transfer Tanks
Fuel tanks of all sizes are used to transport the potentially dangerous substance.tanker truck image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comFuel is highly flammable and often highly detrimental to the environment. For this reason, government agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and...
What Forms of ID Are Needed to Get Across the Canadian Border If You Are a Legal Resident of Both?
Crossing the border between Canada and the United States used to be a casual process requiring only a birth certificate or driver's license. The passage of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 established tighter controls in both directions. Citizens of either country and ev
Swedish Citizenship Requirements
If you want to become a Swedish citizen, there are legal requirements you must meet. Sweden will only accept your application if you meet the identity, age, residency and moral character standards. Patience is a virtue once you submit your application for citizenship. Application processing can take
How to Renew your Philippine Passport in the United States of America
Passports issued by the Philippines feature microchip technology and other security features to prevent fraud. Also know as an ePassport, a Philippine passport has an integrated circuit or chip in the document's pages with data to verify your identity, including biographical information, biometrics,
DOD Public Release of Information
One of the most important aspects of good government is transparency of information. DOD information releases can run into problems because there are some conflicts with the information the public wants to know and the functioning of the DOD.
How to Get Your Birth Certificate Free
There are many situations in which you might need your birth certificate, and you should be able to access it for free. After all, it is a record of your own birth, and so you should be able to find a copy quite easily, by following some simple steps.
Legal Forms for Landlords
Apartment for leaseapartment lease sign image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.comWhen a tenant or lessee enters into a rental agreement, or lease, with a landlord or lessor, it is a legally binding contractual arrangement, necessitating the use of specialized legal forms. Legal forms are...
New Jersey Open Public Records Act
The New Jersey Open Public Records Act was signed by Gov. Donald DiFrancesco on Jan. 8, 2002. The law requires public records to be readily available, with some exceptions, for inspection and copying. It amended and supplemented the state's existing public records law.
How to Get a Birth Certificate from Lima, Ohio
If you were born in Lima, Ohio, you can get a birth certificate from the Allen County Health Department. Same day service is usually available. If you were born in another county, you will need to get your birth certificate from that county or from the Ohio Department of Health in Columbus. You can