Talk:Certified copy

Globalize
The whole article seems to be focussed on the American position. Let's add sections for some other countries! Snowy150 (talk) 05:58, 16 April 2010 (UTC)

Jurisdiction
Specifically, it is not clear which legal system or systems this applies to. The mention of 'solicitor' suggests it is not the US! ColinFine 23:27, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Copy certification by U.S. notaries
Table is missing "Indiana" (98.227.204.159 (talk) 19:35, 6 June 2011 (UTC))

In Europe
I'd really like to know if certifying copies exists in Europe in general. I know in Germany, a Notar can make a photocopy in his/her presence, then stamp and sign the copy, stating it to be a true copy of the original document. The Notar can do this for any document you wish, for a fee. --Naushikaa (talk) 11:25, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

In Brazil
As said by others, there is no evidence that certified copies are a "creation of English-speaking common law countries", as the article currently states. For instance, in Brazil the same system exists and it is called "cópia autenticada". Desmore13 (talk) 17:40, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

In USA: Passport
False: Most US citizens don't have a current passport, passports are only required of US citizens traveling out of the country. --Lance W. Haverkamp (talk) 09:29, 18 August 2013 (UTC)


 * I agree. I have also opened a new account within the last year at a US financial institution, and they were perfectly happy to accept a driver license as ID; no passport required. I have rewritten the paragraph to indicate that except for notaries public in some states, there is no official who is authorized to make certified copies of all types of documents. Jc3s5h (talk) 15:41, 18 August 2013 (UTC)

In Australia
"In Australia, certified copies are solely the creation of administrative practice. There is no specific legislation at either federal or State level."

The above statement is not true in relation to JP's in NSW: See Justices of the Peace Act 2002 section 8A. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 31.55.55.8 (talk) 13:25, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

It is true throughout Australia, including NSW. The NSW provision mentioned merely enables JP's to certify a copy. It says nothing about a certified copy, or who else might certify a copy. It adds nothing to the law. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hypethral (talk • contribs) 05:31, 14 September 2014 (UTC)