What does it mean a certified copy?

What does it mean a certified copy?

A certified copy is a copy (often a photocopy) of a primary document that has on it an endorsement or certificate that it is a true copy of the primary document. A notarized copy is signed by a notary public (not to be confused with a notary in a civil law country).

What is the difference between an exemplified copy and a certified copy?

Exemplified copies are more than certified copies — the clerk certifies that the copies are genuine and the Judge certifies that the clerk has the authority to say they are genuine.

How do you get certified copies?

Certified copies can be obtained by presenting the original document together with a photocopy of that document to an authorised person for them to sight and certify. The authorised person will compare the copy to the original, then sign and date the copy to confirm that it is a true copy of the original.

Can a family member certify documents?

It is not advisable for you to witness or certify a document for a member of your family. This is because of the potential for an actual or perceived conflict of interest (see Section 4.3.

Can the post office witness documents?

Yes, in most cases, staff at our Post Offices can: witness your signature free of charge. certify that documents are true copies of originals.

Can a solicitor notarize a document?

A notary public is typically a solicitor that has taken another qualification to become a notary public. In many circumstances a solicitor can perform this task but occasionally an overseas authority may insist that a document is signed by a notary public rather than a solicitor but this is unusual.

Does Chemist Warehouse certify documents?

Your community pharmacist may be able to help you with the signing of statutory documents and certification of copies of important documents. Pharmacists generally are authorised to certify that documents are true copies of originals. Your pharmacist may also be authorised to witness your signature on documents.