The internet is a treasure trove of public record information. Great sources for such information are national and state archives. Archives often store valuable geneology material such as vital records, military records and naturalization records, as well as historic photos, maps, land records, surveys, and voter and political records.
A number of the archives offer some of [...]
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Using National and State Archives to Find Public Records
January 11th, 2010 · No Comments
Tags: Michigan · federal · states
Public Record and Social Security Numbers
September 12th, 2008 · No Comments
Identity theft could happen to any one of us at any time. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 9 million Americans become victims of identity theft every year. Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information and uses this information to commit further crimes. The type of personal information typically stolen [...]
Tags: Arizona · California · Michigan · News · Using Public Records · federal · states
Two Big FOIA Rulings Made By The Michigan Supreme Court
August 1st, 2008 · No Comments
This month the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on two issues that could have a serious influence on the rights provided through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). As with most FOIA cases, the issues of privacy vs. access to information engaged in battle. In this round, it appears the privacy won. Many have [...]