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What Items Should You Never Laminate and Why?

Learn which important documents and photos you should never laminate and discover safer ways to preserve them.

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Important documents like birth certificates, social security cards, and valuable photos should not be laminated. Lamination can permanently damage these items and may render them invalid for official purposes. Instead, use protective sleeves or folders to keep them safe.

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  1. Why should you not laminate birth certificates?

    Laminating birth certificates can permanently damage them and may cause them to be rejected for official use.

  2. What are safe alternatives to laminating important documents?

    Using protective sleeves or folders is a safer way to preserve important documents without causing permanent damage.

  3. Can lamination affect the validity of official documents?

    Yes, lamination can alter or damage documents, potentially rendering them invalid for official purposes.

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