Proof Of Identity

My Dad Isn’t On My Birth Certificate. What Now?

We’ve discussed in a previous blog post what it means when a father is left off of a birth certificate, as well as a few common reasons this may happen. So what if you’ve finally come to a point...

What is an Expatriate?

So what is an expatriate? It, along with the shortened version expat, may be a word you’ve heard before perhaps in conversation or not It may seem to bear a negative connotation, an expatriate meaning someone who is no...

Do You Need a Passport to Get Into Canada?

Do you need a passport to get into Canada? This question is one most people probably don’t think about. Oftentimes, travelers may forget to consider what sort of travel documents they may need when traveling to countries adjoining the...

Unexpected DNA Results

You got your Ancestry DNA test over the holidays and you’re super excited to learn all about your family tree, right? There’s so much to discover – where in the world you’re from, connections to relatives and even long...

What are Vital Records? Vital Records FAQs

If you’re an adult, you’ve probably heard the term “vital record” at some point. But what are vital records? You may be more familiar with birth certificates as a vital record, but you may not know there are several...

What is a Delayed Birth Certificate

Having a new baby is exciting! There’s so much planning that goes into your journey, and we totally get it – most of it is a ton of fun! Nursery colors, baby toys and blankets. But somewhere along the...