Document Types & Alternate Names


Birth Certificates

Specific Titles: Certificate of Live Birth, Birth Record, Birth Certificate Extract

Alternative Names: Birth Registry Document, Vital Record of Birth

Purpose: Used for proving identity, obtaining citizenship, or registering for school or social benefits in a foreign country.

Marriage Certificates

Specific Titles: Marriage Certificate, Marriage Record, Certificate of Matrimony

Alternative Names: Wedding Certificate, Marriage License (certified copy after marriage)

Purpose: Required for spousal visas, changing marital status on official documents, or for legal matters involving marital status abroad.

Death Certificates

Specific Titles: Death Certificate, Death Record, Certificate of Death

Alternative Names: Deceased Person Record, Vital Record of Death

Purpose: Necessary for settling estates, claiming life insurance benefits, or other legal proceedings involving a deceased person in another country.

Divorce Decrees

Specific Titles: Divorce Decree, Divorce Judgment, Final Judgment of Divorce

Alternative Names: Decree of Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce Certificate

Purpose: Needed for remarrying, proving marital status, or for legal purposes related to divorce in a foreign jurisdiction.

Adoption Papers

Specific Titles: Adoption Certificate, Adoption Decree, Final Adoption Order

Alternative Names: Certificate of Adoption, Adoption Judgment

Purpose: Used for international adoptions to verify the legal adoption process or for the child’s citizenship and identity documents.

Diplomas & Transcripts

Specific Titles: Diploma, Academic Transcript, Degree Certificate

Alternative Names: Graduation Certificate, Mark Sheet

Purpose: Required for academic admissions, employment, or professional licensing in a foreign country.

Criminal Background Checks

Specific Titles: Police Clearance Certificate, Criminal Record Check, Background Check Report

Alternative Names: Certificate of Good Conduct, Police Record

Purpose: Needed for immigration, employment, adoption, or visa applications to prove the absence of a criminal record.

Powers of Attorney

Specific Titles: Power of Attorney, General Power of Attorney, Special Power of Attorney

Alternative Names: Attorney Authorization Document, POA

Purpose: Used to grant legal authority to someone to act on one’s behalf in another country, such as for financial or legal transactions.

Court Orders & Judgments

Specific Titles: Court Order, Judgment, Decree, Order of Protection

Alternative Names: Legal Ruling, Judicial Decision

Purpose: Necessary for enforcing court decisions, child custody arrangements, or legal actions in foreign jurisdictions.

Business Documents

Specific Titles: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Formation, Corporate Bylaws, Certificate of Good Standing

Alternative Names: Company Charter, Incorporation Papers, Business Registration Document

Purpose: Required for international business transactions, opening foreign bank accounts, or establishing a business presence abroad.

Commercial Invoices and Bills of Lading

Specific Titles: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Shipping Invoice

Alternative Names: Export Invoice, Transport Document

Purpose: Used in international trade to verify the legitimacy of commercial shipments and ensure compliance with foreign regulations.

Consular Reports of Birth Abroad

Specific Titles: Consular Report of Birth Abroad, CRBA, FS-240 Form

Alternative Names: Report of Birth Abroad, Foreign Birth Certificate

Purpose: Needed to prove citizenship and identity for children born overseas to U.S. citizens.

Passport Copies

Specific Titles: Passport Copy, Certified Copy of Passport, Passport Page Extract

Alternative Names: Passport Replica, Photocopy of Passport

Purpose: Often required for visa applications, legal processes, or verifying identity abroad.

Medical Records

Specific Titles: Medical Report, Health Record, Immunization Record, Doctor’s Certificate

Alternative Names: Patient File, Medical History

Purpose: Needed for international health care services, insurance claims, or medical treatments abroad.

Wills & Testaments

Specific Titles: Last Will and Testament, Will, Testamentary Document

Alternative Names: Legal Will, Estate Plan

Purpose: Used to administer estates or settle inheritance matters in foreign countries.

Professional Licenses and Certifications

Specific Titles: Medical License, Law License, Engineering Certification, Professional Certificate

Alternative Names: Practitioner License, Professional Credential

Purpose: Required for working in a foreign country in regulated professions such as medicine, law, or engineering.

Immigration Documents

Specific Titles: Residency Permit, Work Visa, Green Card, Certificate of Naturalization

Alternative Names: Immigration Status Document, Permanent Resident Card

Purpose: Needed for verifying immigration status, residency, or citizenship applications.

Affidavits & Declarations

Specific Titles: Affidavit, Statutory Declaration, Sworn Statement

Alternative Names: Notarized Statement, Written Declaration

Purpose: Used for various legal purposes, including proving identity, financial status, or other declarations under oath in foreign jurisdictions.

Residency Certificates

Specific Titles: Certificate of Residence, Proof of Residency, Resident Certificate

Alternative Names: Domicile Certificate, Residency Confirmation

Purpose: Required for proving residency status for tax purposes, visa applications, or legal matters abroad.

Employment Records

Specific Titles: Employment Verification Letter, Work History Report, Employment Certificate

Alternative Names: Job Record, Employment Confirmation

Purpose: Necessary for international job applications, proving employment history, or obtaining work visas.

Education Records

Specific Titles: Enrollment Verification, School Attendance Record, Student Status Certificate

Alternative Names: Proof of Enrollment, School Record

Purpose: Needed for school admissions, scholarship applications, or proving student status in another country.

Export Certificates

Specific Titles: Certificate of Origin, Export Compliance Certificate, Export License

Alternative Names: Shipping Certificate, Export Authorization

Purpose: Used to certify the origin of goods, compliance with foreign trade regulations, or for customs clearance.

Patent Applications and Intellectual Property Documents

Specific Titles: Patent Application, Trademark Registration, Intellectual Property Certificate

Alternative Names: IP Document, Patent Certificate

Purpose: Required for protecting intellectual property rights, filing patents, or legal disputes in foreign countries.

Government Issued IDs

Specific Titles: Driver’s License, State ID, National ID Card

Alternative Names: Identification Card, Personal ID

Purpose: Often required for verifying identity, legal processes, or obtaining services in another country.