Pre-Check & Guidance

We confirm what's possible before you pay—so you avoid surprises with missing records, wrong municipalities, or incorrect document requests. Actacerta's pre-check is designed to protect you from wasted time, unnecessary costs, and failed submissions.

Overview

Why a pre-check matters

Many document requests fail because:

The record is held in a different municipality
The requested document type is incorrect
The record does not exist in the expected registry
Additional authorization is required but not provided
The authority requires a different format or extract

Instead of discovering these issues after you've paid or waited weeks, we identify them upfront.

What the pre-check includes

Our pre-check and guidance process may include:

Reviewing the basic details you provide
Identifying the correct municipality or registry
Confirming whether the record is likely retrievable
Determining the correct document type or extract
Flagging cases that may require additional authorization
Advising if international formats or apostilles may be needed

This step is informational and preventive, not a commitment to issuance.

What the pre-check is (and is not)

What it is

  • A feasibility and accuracy check
  • A way to reduce errors and delays
  • A safeguard before you commit financially

What it is not

  • A legal determination or official decision
  • A guarantee of issuance by the authority
  • A replacement for the issuing institution's discretion

Issuing authorities always retain final decision-making power. Our role is to ensure your request is prepared correctly.

When guidance is especially important

Pre-check and guidance are particularly valuable when:

You are unsure where the record is registered
The event occurred decades ago
Records may be archived or transferred
You are requesting documents for use abroad
The authority has strict or unclear requirements

This service is designed to prevent trial-and-error submissions.

How the process works

1

You answer a few simple questions

No documents are required at this stage.

2

We review feasibility and requirements

Based on registry practices and the information provided.

3

You receive clear guidance

We explain what can proceed, what may require review, or what may not be possible.

4

Only after this step do you decide whether to continue

Common questions

Is the pre-check mandatory?

Yes. We use it to ensure accuracy and avoid unnecessary submissions.

Does this cost anything?

The pre-check is part of our standard process and helps ensure you're requesting the correct service.

What if the pre-check shows it's not possible?

We'll explain why and, where possible, suggest alternatives. Our refund policy applies transparently if you choose not to proceed.

Can you still proceed if something is uncertain?

Yes. In some cases, requests can proceed with additional verification, which we'll clearly explain.

Why Actacerta's approach is different

  • We prioritize correctness over speed
  • We don't push requests that are likely to fail
  • We communicate risks clearly before you commit
  • We focus on lawful, registry-accurate processes

Our goal is to reduce uncertainty, not sell blind submissions.

Ready to check what's possible?

If you're unsure whether a document can be obtained—or which registry or format is required—start with our pre-check & guidance step. It takes less than a minute and helps ensure everything that follows is done right.