Property archives may be open for the public for research purpose but there are a number of things that you should know before visiting these places. Here is a list of do’s and don’ts while visiting a public records office or any property archives.
Security check in: Not everyone is allowed to visit a public records office, in fact some places allow only people who have a valid government issued Id to avail registration and get a research card. This can be anything from your driver’s license to passports issued by recognized government’s. The registration is essential for security purposes and accesses to government records, which are open for public research purposes.
Use of camera’s, cellphones and other devices: The guidelines issued for use of cameras in an archives offices will again differ for different counties and district offices and the researcher is responsible for compliances as per the state guidelines. Cellphones are generally permitted on silent or vibrate mode only, so as to not disturb fellow researchers. Use of laptops or other devices will again depend on the type of research and guidelines issued by the archives.
Copies and reproductions: Since the information stored in public archives are as the name suggests, for public research purpose, copies can be made for a price which is decided by the archive. The cost might be a nominal per page copy charge, which is to be paid later. For example archives may charge a mere twenty or thirty cents for making any copies from books, microfilms, other relevant documents which are needed for your research purposes. Photocopies and any other reproductions apart for the above mentioned are generally governed by the copyright laws of the county for any reserved or copyrighted material or resources.
Publishing archived material: There is a difference between making copies of information and making copies for the purpose of publishing. Most archives request researcher to send a letter of intent to publish archives material on the internet or through any other medium for that matter. Permission has to be obtained prior to any publication.
Registration: As mentioned earlier, registration is open for people from a certain age group who want to access public records for research purposes. The particulars of said registration will again depend on parameters like validity of the registration, eligibility criteria and more. This will also differ from county to county and public records offices. These particulars can be obtained from the official websites of these offices.
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Here’s how to get your divorce records without any hassle
Read moreGetting a divorce is a tedious process. And once the lengthy process is over and the divorce has fallen through, each of the parties involved receives their copy of the divorce certificate. This document is extremely important as it is your only proof that the marriage has been legally dissolved. Whether you want to get remarried or need the divorce records for some legal pursuit, getting the divorce records in the event of losing them can be tricky, unless you know where you can find these divorce records.
While there may be quite a few options to secure the divorce records, to begin with, you will need certain concrete details such as the name of the divorce parties involved, the date of birth of each of the parties, and details pertaining to the location (state/county) where the legal judgment finalizing the divorce was acquired.
The first place to easily find your divorce records is through your attorney. On the event of finalizing any divorce judgment, every attorney carries a record of your case along with the final judgment copy for certain period, depending on their policy. However, you should always remember that at this point, the attorney will only have a copy of your divorce records and it is not the certified one that you got directly from the courts.
Another option is to reach out to the county office of the court’s clerk where your divorce was finalized and place a request by going there in person or through a phone call for a copy of your divorce records. There are some counties that have online options to put in your request. After you have provided a filled up form containing all the details required regarding both the parties, you would be required to pay a nominal fee in order to secure the records. The divorce records obtained here would be the certified copy. In case you have forgotten the county where you finalized your divorce, you can always get the same certified divorce records from the state’s Department of Vital Records. The process is similar to the county office and getting the divorce records would not be a problem as long as you furnish the required details and pay the fee.
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5 popular prepaid options from Boost
Read moreWhile mobile phones are in plenty, everyone has their choice of wireless carrier plans. Some like monthly billing, while others prefer prepaid services. Now since contract phones are out of the way, prepaid and monthly billing plans have taken their place.
There are many carriers that have prepaid options, but those who are looking beyond the big four – AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile, can avail of the best prepaid options from Boost Mobile’s new phone services. They have their own devices, which can be purchased from the carriers as well as retailers.
- Samsung Galaxy J3: This is one of the best-selling phones by Boost Mobile’s new phones. It works on 4G LTE with 16 GB memory. The screen size is 5 inches and is powered by a Qualcomm MSM 8917, 1.4 GHz quad-core processor.
- LG Tribute HD: This phone runs on the Android Marshmallow 6.0 version. Two cameras – an 8 MP rear and 2 MP front cameras, 4G LTE speed and a 5-inch screen are some of its best features. The internal memory is 16 GB.
- LG Stylo: Available at USD 129.99, the LG Stylo operates on the Android Nougat 7.0 operating system. As named, LG Stylo comes with a stylus. The big screen size of 5.7 inches and 13.0 MP rear facing camera is impressive. The memory is 16 GB, which can be expanded via SD card and works at 4G LTE speed.
- Apple iPhone 6: The first of Boost Mobile’s new phones that run on iOS. Till now all Boost mobiles were available on the Android platform. The 32 GB memory and 4G LTE speed make it easy for users who love Apple products. Priced at USD 199.99, this prepaid cell phone has the iOS 10.2.1 version.
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Perx: This Android 7.0 Nougat phone runs at the speed of 4G LTE and is decently priced at USD 159.99. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Perx comes with 16 GB expandable memory and 8 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras.
Boost Mobile’s new phones are quite affordable being priced from USD 35 and can range up to USD 200. Though all the phones have an Android OS, there is one iOS version too. These phones can be a bought at a better deal from online retailers like Amazon as they are contract-free phones.