Getting official copies made of driver's license & other documents?
Getting official copies made of driver's license & other documents?
Just curious,
I was stopped by police for what seemed like a routine traffic stop, and checked for my papers (which are all current), but normally I don't like carrying originals with me especially on the bike or car so I usually just carry copies. Given the original driver license and moto documents are flimsy paper instead of the hard cards they used to be, I leave them at home now and carry paper copies (black and white from my inkjet printer), but was told this is not acceptable.
So I wonder if anyone has had official (in the US it's called notarized) copies made of documents and then carried those with them instead. I've already lost one passport due to water damage but I hate carrying it wherever I go because of how bulky it is.
Anyway, I put my cards and passport in plastic bags that you get from the pharmacy but now carry a backpack everywhere I go because of it because of it. Not the end of the world, but if I can carry a laminated certified copy vs the originals, I wont worry as much about being rained on and can leave the backpack at home.
Also, if anyone has any idea if I can laminate the original owner's cards, please let me know. I've been told I can't, but am not entirely sure.
Thanks for any help in advance,
A10
I was stopped by police for what seemed like a routine traffic stop, and checked for my papers (which are all current), but normally I don't like carrying originals with me especially on the bike or car so I usually just carry copies. Given the original driver license and moto documents are flimsy paper instead of the hard cards they used to be, I leave them at home now and carry paper copies (black and white from my inkjet printer), but was told this is not acceptable.
So I wonder if anyone has had official (in the US it's called notarized) copies made of documents and then carried those with them instead. I've already lost one passport due to water damage but I hate carrying it wherever I go because of how bulky it is.
Anyway, I put my cards and passport in plastic bags that you get from the pharmacy but now carry a backpack everywhere I go because of it because of it. Not the end of the world, but if I can carry a laminated certified copy vs the originals, I wont worry as much about being rained on and can leave the backpack at home.
Also, if anyone has any idea if I can laminate the original owner's cards, please let me know. I've been told I can't, but am not entirely sure.
Thanks for any help in advance,
A10
Re: Getting official copies made of driver's license & other documents?
You can get official certified copies at the MoFAIC. Most locals just get replica copies made and laminated at local print shops, cops accept these.
Re: Getting official copies made of driver's license & other documents?
^^Is it a case by case scenario depending on the police accepting copies? I was just told I must have the original cards and passport on me when riding or driving.
If it's no big deal or not necessary I'll just keep carrying the black and white copies I have already.
If it's no big deal or not necessary I'll just keep carrying the black and white copies I have already.
Re: Getting official copies made of driver's license & other documents?
I think if you had colour copies and laminated them it would not be a problem,never been assked for original at a traffic stop.
Re: Getting official copies made of driver's license & other documents?
I always , except at embassy, use copies of my passport in color original size with main page and current EOS back to back lamenated in plastic from the local copy shop. I carry the original licence but have a copy of the moto registration card on my phone. Never has a problem.
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