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How to Authenticate a Historic Document

You never know what kind of treasures you have lurking around among your keepsakes. If you have discovered a document that you suspect may have historical significance, the first thing you should do is have it analyzed by someone who can authenticate it. The person you are looking for to do this is a Questioned Document Examiner or a QDE. One way to find a QDE in your area is through the National Association of Document Examiners.

Things You'll Need

Internet

Instructions

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  Open your Internet browser and go to the National Association of Document Examiners homepage at http://www.documentexaminers.org.
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  Click "Members" on the toolbar at the top of the page.
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  Click "Certified Document Examiners" under the Member Lists heading on the left side of the window.
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  Locate your state on the list. There may be several listings.
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  Find the listing that is closest to your area and call, email or visit the website of your local document examiner to set up an appointment to have your document authenticated.

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