The process of trucking confirmation often involves legalizing and authenticating personal documents, driver’s licenses, and other related paperwork. The Embassy of Vietnam in the United States provides document legalization and authentication services for Vietnamese citizens living and working in the United States. This article provides detailed instructions on the process, procedures, required documents, fees, and processing times.
Legalization of Trucking Documents
Trucking confirmation requires valid documentation. The Embassy of Vietnam legalizes documents such as certifications, notarized signatures, or powers of attorney. Customers need to come to the Embassy in person to sign documents in the presence of Embassy staff.
If you cannot come in person, you can follow these steps:
- Sign the document in the presence of a US Notary Public.
- Obtain certification from the Department of State of the state in which you reside. A list of contact addresses for state Departments of State can be found on the Embassy website.
- Send the application by mail to the Embassy to complete the legalization process.
Authentication of Copies of Trucking Related Documents
The Embassy also provides authentication services for copies of original documents, which is important for trucking confirmation, including:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Driver’s licenses
- Diplomas of all levels
- US Citizenship Certificates, Green Cards
- Passports
- Powers of attorney
- Identity cards
You can submit requests and documents by mail.
Documents Required for Trucking Confirmation
To confirm trucking and legalize or authenticate documents, you need to prepare:
- Application form for legalization and certification of documents (downloadable from the Embassy website).
- For legalization: Documents that have been verified by a Notary Public, Registrar, or County Clerk and certified by the Department of State or the Office of Authentication of the Department of State.
- For authentication of copies: The original and a photocopy of the documents to be authenticated.
Translation and Certification Services
The Embassy provides translation and certification services for common documents such as driver’s licenses, birth certificates, diplomas, marriage certificates, identity cards, etc. The Embassy does not accept translations of specialized technical documents. This service is useful if your trucking confirmation documents need to be translated into Vietnamese.
Fees and Processing Time
Fees are payable by Money Order or Cashier’s Check to EMBASSY OF VIETNAM.
Processing time:
- Regular request: 5-7 business days.
- Expedited request: 2-3 business days.
To receive the results by mail, you need to include a self-addressed stamped return envelope. It is recommended to use a postal service with a tracking number such as Certified Mail, Express Mail, Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation (USPS).
Conclusion
Trucking confirmation requires compliance with the proper legalization and authentication procedures. This article has provided detailed information on the necessary procedures at the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States. Contact the Embassy for further assistance and advice.
