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Katya
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 Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:53 pm Post subject: Registration: are photocopies allowed? |
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Hello --
Vopros.
Can you give the border guard a photocopy of your prior registration?? Or do they HAVE TO have the original piece of paper?
I have a copy of the registration paper that was taken from me when I exited/reentered Russia in January. The registration timeframe is still good on that document. Can I give the border guard this photocopy next time??
[I know you're going to say you have to register each time you reenter the country. I registered *again* separately in January after re-arriving but that reg'n expires before the old registration, on my photocopy -- and it would be a HUGE convenience if I could use the initial registration when I exit the country next time.]
thank you,
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Katya
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| Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Hmm.. seems I've hit on something no one else has yet encountered!! |
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mediashark
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| Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Well I think we don't know what you're trying to do...
Photocopies are not legal documents. I think it's your best bet to use certified copies instead of mere photocopies. Pleny of notary services in Russia that could do that. |
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overseas_expat
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From everything I've heard and encountered, the Russians accept photocopies of nothing.
On the other hand, neither do most official agencies in America. In Russia any document of any kind is unacceptable unless it's an original that's been appropriately signed and more importantly, STAMPED. They do love their stamps here. If it's stamped, it must be good.
I don't suppose that it's occurred to them that stampers are easy to make and cost about 2 bucks each. |
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Katya
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| Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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Okay good point, and ... I won't be using any photocopies.
However, (expat poster), you've got the wheels turning. Rubber stamps.. hmmm  |
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mediashark
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| Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Here's an idea: use the original, but have a certified true copy as a backup in case you lose it or something. It's a good idea to have photocopies of everything--passport, visa, invitation etc. in case you get pick-pocketed or your handbag stolen or simply just misplaced your originals...
I think you can go to a public notary office to get photocopies certified true copy. I did notarised translations at the offices, and what they do with my documents is to make a certified true copy (with rubber stamp 'copy' on it) and bind it together with the certified translation. Of course, not without placing rubber stamps all over it. I had one document that had more rubber stamps than the no. of words! |
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Katya
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Actually that's a fantastic idea. I mean I have been making photocopies of things but haven't thought of trying to get them notorized (assumed it wasn't allowed or possible, with a copy). Thanks! |
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