True Copy Vs Original In Washington
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"Original Documents" is the blanket term used to describe the master copy of legal papers. Most documents you receive are simply a scan, photocopy, or printout of the pages that were filed at court.
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.
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.
All that a “certified” copy means is that a clerk in your state or county Vital Records Office has pulled your original Birth Certificate and copied it. They then stamp it with an official seal which certifies it as a true copy of your original certificate.
A certified copy is a duplicated version of an original document that has been verified by an authorized individual. This verification process confirms that the copy is an accurate representation of the original, making it a legally acceptable substitute in various official and legal contexts.
All that a “certified” copy means is that a clerk in your state or county Vital Records Office has pulled your original Birth Certificate and copied it. They then stamp it with an official seal which certifies it as a true copy of your original certificate.
The certified true copies must be in Chinese or English and certified by CPAs, lawyers, and notaries public. They are typically valid for 3 to 6 months after the certification date.
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.
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.
