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Malina11   
5 May 2011
Genealogy / Michal Orlik, born 28/09/1925 Bazaar, poland, surely I have relatives somewhere? [12]

Julie,
I understand that you may have had some bad experiences when dealing with others over the internet. Unfortunately, there is a lot of dishonest people out there trying to use the gullible ones but I do not think it is fair to pass a judgement on someone or something you know nothing about.

I have used the services of the polishcitizen.info.pl and WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND its services to anyone that needs some assistance in research or other dealings with the authorities in Poland.
Malina11   
29 Mar 2011
Genealogy / HOW TO GET BACK YOUR ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE AFTER MARRIAGE IN A USC OFFICE [13]

Hi All

To avoid such situations as described above - it is wise to request a full extract of a vital record from your birthplace (in Australia it costs about $25); that way, even if the document is withheld by the Polish authorities (and they do have a right to do so when registering a birth of the foreigner in the Polish Registry Office), there are no dramas and regrets over the "original" original...
Malina11   
15 Mar 2011
USA, Canada / I live in the US and changed my name. I need Polish passport (the old one expired). [5]

Hi Agnieszka,

When did your passport expire? And when was it issued? You may find - as many persons have - that you need to confirm your Polish Citizenship first before you can apply for a new passport.

Also, if your name changed due to marriage you may need to register your Marriage Certificate in Poland first.

I also know that Poland introduced biometric passports and for that reason applications need to be lodged in person. Sounds like a lot to do but it is all doable.

Good luck!