Weekly Update

It has been an extremely busy week for me at work. I finally got around to contacting CCAI to make sure I was clear on the notarization process. Let me just say I have been very pleased with CCAI. They always call or email me within 24 hours and don't seem bothered by my constant confusion and questions.

For our AL dossier documents, we have to have them notarized, certified by county clerk and Secretary of State. The adoption petition and financial statements we created and will be able to sign in front of a notary. So they will be notarized as original documents. I will make a copy of other documents (police clearance report, physical exam report, and employer letter). The notary will sign off and seal a separate piece of paper which will be attached to the photocopy and original documents. Essentially the notary is vouching that the photocopy is a replica of the original since the original was not prepared by us and could not be signed in front of a notary. I have confirmed with Blount County and AL Secretary of State that this will work for them. We will see when the time comes.

I am hoping that we can get the forms notarized, certified by county clerk, and sent to the AL Secretary of State within the next week. I just have to work it out with work leaving early or coming in late.

We are planning to go to the pumpkin patch on Saturday. Hopefully we can get a few more dossier pictures taken while we are there.