Certified vs. Plain: What Type of Copy Do I Need?

A very common question when it comes to ordering corporate documents is whether or not to get certified or plain copies. The answer to this question depends on the situation and what you need the copies for. But first, let’s go over what a Plain Copy is compared to a Certified Copy.

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Corporate Entity Considerations

When an individual does business, the law considers he or she a “sole proprietor.” Sometimes a business or organization grows beyond one individual, and there might be cause to consider …

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DBAs & Assumed Names

Individuals, that is, human beings, are what the law calls “natural persons.” A natural person’s full name, as given at birth or as later legally changed, is the individual’s true …

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The Real Deal with Apostilles

An apostille is a formal certification by a competent authority of the authenticity of the origin of a qualifying document. An apostille facilitates the acceptance of the qualifying document by a foreign authority.