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Thank you so much for the detailed reply! Makes sense. I don't mind spending the extra time (and a little extra money) just to be safe. I will see how much of a hassle it is to do the extra steps just in case. But if I understand correctly, you sent the originals as is (not certified or...

Thank you for the quick reply. I am just confused because I've been reading that some documents in their original language (e.g. birth certificates etc.) need to be notarized , as well as translated by a certified translator. That's why I am wondering if police checks also need be notarized...

One more question please. I understand that the translation needs to be certified/notarized. Does the certificate itself in the original language (other than English or French) also need to be legalized by the relevant authorities as well (e.g. ministry of foreign affairs etc.) before being sent...

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Hi Countrygal, I just wanted to check whether you ended up having to notarize the certificate of good conduct? I know the translator has to be certified, but does the document need to be notarized if it's not in English or French? Thank you!

Hi, I wanted to post an update about getting fingerprints legalized from the US. It turned out to be very complicated to get it done from the state I'm currently in, so I went to Washington DC last week and got a new fingerprint card filled (ink this time) then notarized, then certified by...

Dear Nessjo, I had a question please regarding applying for Good Conduct Certificate from the UAE. In particular, you mention in your post that you wrote a letter of authorization to your friend allowing them to apply and pick it on your behalf. I need to do the same now as I cannot travel to...

Thank you for all your answers and kind help! @Eagleeye_1: Yes you are right about the steps, I did call the embassy and the state department and confirmed. I have to get fingerprint card notarized, then certified by Secretary of State, then Department of State, then Embassy. I did take my...

Hi Helios24, Thanks a lot for getting back to me. I will take all the steps you mentioned. My concern is that since UAE embassy in DC is asking for fingerprints to be authenticated and legalized before sending them to the UAE then I will have to try and get them notarized. I will see what I...

Dear Helios24, I am applying to the Canada express entry immigration and it's been very helpful to read your thread. I also lived in the UAE before coming to study and work in the US and am currently trying to get a certificate of good conduct from the UAE. I got my fingerprint card form...