Originally Posted by
sam007
guys
Does anybody know if the state dept returns all original documents that you send them? I had sent them a notarized copy but it seems they are asking for a certified copy. Since that would take time, I'm thinking of simply sending them the original but obviously would like to get it back
Thx
Yes - I had to send my original birth certificate in (adoption issues) and I got it back in a separate, unmarked brown envelope. This was a few years back, but I assume it's the same now.