Kentucky Certified Copy is an official document issued by the Kentucky Secretary of State's Office. It is a photocopy of a record on file in the Secretary of State's Office, with an official certification that the document is a true and accurate copy of the original. There are three types of Kentucky Certified Copy: an Apostle, a Certificate of Authentication, and a Certificate of Identity. An Apostle is an official document that authenticates the origin of a public document and is recognized by foreign countries. A Certificate of Authentication is a document that certifies the authenticity of the document and is used by U.S. state governments for international recognition. A Certificate of Identity is a document issued by the Secretary of State's Office that provides proof of identity for an individual.