Does anyone know of a good courier service in the Washington D.C. area? I need to have our adoption dossier authenticated by the Secretary of State Offices as well as the Chinese Embassy in Washington and things move WEEKS faster if they are dropped off in person vs. being mailed to them.

By Bea on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 11:06 pm:

Tammie, do you live near DC? If so, call a friend who works at an office down town, and ask her what service they use. If you have any friends who work in law offices, I'm sure they could recommend a service. It's been too long since I worked up there for me to give you a name. If you don't know anyone, simply call any large law office, and ask the receptionist. She'll be the one who handles courier packages anyway.

By Mommyof4 on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 01:21 pm:

Thanks Bea No I am in Nebraska.

By Ginny~moderator on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 02:16 pm:

The courier service we use in Philadelphia has experience with and recommends Airnet - 800-999-1201. I explained that these would be very critical documents to be carried to the Dept. of State and an embassy for adoption papers, and the person I spoke with endorsed them. I also spoke with my niece who works in a quasi-government office in DC, but they use FEDEX, so no joy there.

I also spoke with a court reporting firm in DC that we have used in the past, who recommends Velocity, 800-336-4753. I again explained why it is so critical that they be reliable, and was assured "we use them all the time and they are great".

I think if it were me I'd call Velocity first.

By Texannie on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 03:13 pm:

Ginny, that was really sweet of you to do all that checking for Tammie!!

By Mommyof4 on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 06:35 pm:

Thank you Ginny!!! I am calling Velocity tomorrow and see what their rates are and what kind of time frame they can give me.