True Copy Vs Original In Mecklenburg
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If you need a certified copy of either document type, you must bring the original document and the copy to the notary public. The notary will closely compare the original and copy. Once satisfied that the copy is a true copy, they will verify and certify by dating, stamping and signing the document as a true copy.
An original copy is still a copy, not an original. The definition of an original is: “the earliest form of something, from which copies may be made.” A copy is “a thing made to be similar or identical to another.”
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. It does not certify that the primary document is genuine, only that it is a true copy of the primary document.
What is the difference between a true copy, certified copy, and original document? A “true copy" is a copy of something that matches the original (ie, not altered or different from the original in any way). A “certified copy" is a copy that someone has inspected to ensure that it is a true copy.
A true copy is a reproduction of an original document that is close enough to the original that anyone can understand it. It is often used in legal proceedings as evidence to prove the contents of a writing.
This confirmation process involves comparing the duplicate to the original document directly. Once verified, the official usually signs and stamps the copy, indicating its certification status.
There are no endorsements, stamps or seals on a Plain Copy. A Certified Copy typically includes an additional page with a certification stamp and signature stating that the document(s) are true and complete copies as filed for record in that office.
This copy of the document is made from an original document, and has a certificate attached to it which says that the person who made the copy has compared the copy to the original, which they have seen. A true copy is simply a copy made from an original document, without the certification attached to it.
A certified true copy is usually a special copy of an original document and is made by a notary public or lawyer. A photocopy is just a copy made from a primary document without any certification attached to it. A true copy is a photocopy or duplicate made (without alterations) of any original document.
How do I certify a copy of a document? The document's custodian requests a certified copy. The Notary compares the original and the copy. The Notary certifies that the copy is accurate.
