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All 50 states + federal courts

Certified court copies. Retrieved, certified, shipped.

Court records - divorce decrees, name change orders, probate appointments, judgments, criminal record reports - are essential for immigration, foreign marriage, name updates, estate administration, and apostille filings. We retrieve certified copies from any US court (state, federal, county, municipal), handle the clerk certification, and ship to you or directly to apostille if needed. We know which clerk to contact and what fee to pay.

All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back SOC 2 Type II
How it works

How we handle Conservation Easement, end-to-end.

A conservation easement is a permanent restriction on the use of land, typically donated to a qualified land trust to preserve the land's natural or open-space character.

1

Eligibility review

Land must have conservation value: scenic, ecological, historic, open-space, or recreational. We assess whether your land qualifies. Most rural and undeveloped properties do; urban properties rarely.

2

Land trust selection

Donation must be to a qualified land trust (501(c)(3)). We refer to local and national land trusts (Land Trust Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, regional trusts). They accept the easement and hold the restriction in perpetuity.

3

Engineering + appraisal

Engineering work documents the conservation value. Qualified appraisal determines diminished land value (the deduction amount). IRS scrutinizes appraisals; we use highly credentialed appraisers with conservation easement experience.

4

Legal documentation + closing

Easement document recorded with county recorder. Permanent restriction runs with the land. Donor receives appraisal-supported deduction. Coordination with attorney specializing in conservation easements.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent conservation easement pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Single record · standard

$129
3-10 business days

Retrieve 1 certified court copy from any US state or federal court. Includes court fee research, clerk request, and standard delivery.

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Record + Apostille bundle

$329
Retrieve + authenticate

Court record retrieval + Secretary of State Apostille in one workflow. Best for international use (foreign marriage, immigration, adoption).

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FAQ

About the Conservation Easement Service.

Can I request a court record myself?
Yes - but you need to know the case number, court name, parties, year, and fee schedule. Some courts only accept requests by mail or in person. We do this every day and know the shortcuts. If you have the case info, you save money DIY; if not, we are faster.
How long does retrieval take?
Varies by court. Major metro clerks (NYC, LA, Cook County): 2-5 business days. Smaller counties: 7-14 days. Federal courts via PACER + clerk: 3-7 days. Archived/sealed cases: 4-8 weeks.
What if the case is sealed or expunged?
Sealed records require a court order to unseal. Expunged records may not be retrievable at all (the legal premise of expungement). We tell you upfront if the record is likely sealed/expunged based on the case type.
Do I need a certified copy or a regular copy?
For official use (foreign country, SSA, passport, real estate): yes, certified. For internal/informational use: a regular copy is enough and cheaper. Certified = clerk seal + signature; counts as legal evidence.
Can you retrieve criminal records from FBI?
FBI Identity History Summary (background check) is a federal record, not a court record. We offer it under [federal Apostille](apostille-federal.html). State criminal records are obtained from state police; specific case dispositions from individual court clerks.
What about probate records from a deceased relative?
Yes - Letters Testamentary, will copies, probate inventory. You may need to provide proof of standing (related to decedent, named in will, etc.). We guide you through what the court requires.
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