A Texas Exemplification Certificate is an official document issued by the state of Texas that serves as a verification of an individual's status or authority. It is a certificate that is often used to prove that the named individual has the right to practice certain professions, such as lawyers, doctors, and dentists. It is also used to prove the legitimacy of documents, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, or death certificates. There are two types of Texas Exemplification Certificates: the General Certificate and the Special Certificate. The General Certificate is issued by the governor and is usually used to verify the legitimacy of public documents, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates. The Special Certificate is issued by the Secretary of State and is typically used to verify the legitimacy of documents related to business and professional matters, such as a lawyer's license, doctor's license, or dental license.