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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.A certified copy is often used in English-speaking common law countries as a convenient way of providing a copy of documents.It is usually inexpensive to obtain. A certified copy may be required for official government or court purposes and for commercial purposes.t does not certify that the primary document is genuine, only that it is a true copy of the primary document. A certified copy is often used in English-speaking common law countries as a convenient way of providing a copy of documents. It is usually inexpensive to obtain.
A copy of a notarized document is acceptable in courts if it is certified as a true copy of the original. It must be certified as a true copy by the keeper of the records from which it came.For example, certified copies of documents that have been recorded in the land records can be obtained at that office. A certified copy is a conformed copy that is certified by some authority that it is a true copy of the original document. When a will is probated, a certified copy is commonly given to the executor.