your mortgage statement from a recognised lender, dated within the last 12 months. However it can't be from HSBC or First Direct I (full name of certifier) confirm that this is a true copy of the original document for (full name of customer)

your local bank and ask them to certify your documents. Explain that you are asking because you are resident in a country/region of equivalent jurisdiction to the UK. (If you're unsure whether your country/region of residence is of equivalent jurisdiction to the UK please get in touch with our team on 03457 404 404. If you are a Premier customer, please call 03457 70 70 70) When applying for something like a mortgage, bank account or a new job abroad, you may be asked to provide a certified copy of a document. Certified copies are an important tool used to guard against fraud. In Australia, certified copies are solely the creation of administrative practice. There is no specific legislation at federal, state, or territorial level. Florida Statutes, 117.05. Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties". Florida Legislature.I, _______________________________, hereby declare that the attached reproduction of _______________________________ is a true and correct copy of the original document. General Laws, Chapter 222, Section 1: Definitions". General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Note: Different rules apply for countersigning passport applications, for passport photos, and for a lasting power of attorney. Northern Mariana Islands Administrative Code, Chapter 5-30, Notaries Public Rules and Regulations" (PDF). Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Law Revision Commission. a b David Thun (September 6, 2022). "Handling Certified Copies Of Public Records And Other Unusual Notary Requests". National Notary Association.

a water bill for current billing period (including reminders and demand letters) dated within the last 4 months General Statutes of Connecticut, Section 3-94a. Notaries public. Definitions". Connecticut General Assembly. If the translation is to be used abroad, you will likely also need a notarial certification. If the notary didn’t translate the document, they will only be able to certify a copy of the translator’s certified translation, or confirm the authenticity of the translator’s certified translation. Certification from Outside of the UK Notary Public Handbook and Resource Guide" (PDF). Maine Department of the Secretary of State. 2021. Who can certify documents in the UK? Certification can be performed by the person or organisation who issued the document or by a third party. For example, a bank may certify copies of bank statements they’ve printed, or a solicitor may certify a copy of a passport. A list of acceptable third parties is often provided by the organisation requesting the certified document.

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I certify that this is a true and correct copy of a record in the possession of _______________________________.

Notarial certification is the highest level of certification you can get and is typically required for documents used outside of the UK. Notaries are legal professionals specialising in certification and will carry out any verification needed to ensure your document is correctly certified. Schedule 2 states that chiropractors, dentists, legal practitioners, medical practitioners, nurses, optometrists, patent attorneys, pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychologists, trade mark attorneys and Veterinary surgeons may certify copies. Part 2 of the schedule lists various other professions and positions, the members or occupants of which may also certify copies (for example, judges, police officers and members of parliament). North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 44-06.1, Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts" (PDF). North Dakota Legislature. 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. It avoids the owner of important documents (especially identity documents) giving up possession of those documents which might mean a risk of their loss or damage.

Different professions will charge different prices to certify a document. You may wonder whether a bank will charge to certify documents. The answer is yes. How much the bank charges or what a doctor will charge to certify documents will likely be different to that charged by a solicitor or notary public. They have undergone a two-year training course covering key aspects in the certification process for use across jurisdictions. Notaries will be able to explain the certification process in detail, and ensure it is completed correctly. Notaries are internationally recognised and are regarded as the highest level of authentication in most countries. How to Certify a Translation

Notarial certification will include a notary seal impression on either the notarial certificate or photocopy. The notary seal is unique to each notary and provides evidence that the notary has certified the document. The use of a notary seal dates to antiquity and, prior to the introduction of ink stamps, was the main method of certifying documents. Why Is a Notary Public Certification Preferred? a b c David Thun (November 3, 2021). "What Notaries Need To Know About Copy Certification". National Notary Association. Notary Public and Justice of the Peace Manual" (PDF). New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General and Department of State. February 2022. The exact wording of the certification can depend on the organisation requesting the document. Different organisations, particularly from different countries, often have different requirements. Documents With Photos

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Annotated Code of American Samoa, 31.0320 Powers and prohibitions". American Samoa Bar Association. I certify on behalf of my organisation that this application is accompanied by certified copies of all deeds and documents relating to the title that are in the control of the applicant (as listed in the Form DL). My organisation will comply with any Land Registry request to lodge the originals of such deeds and documents until such time as Land Registry notifies us that the application is completed. You may not even need to post the documents to us. If you send us a scan of the document, we may be able to verify the authenticity of the document directly with the issuer and provide a relevant certification. Nebraska Revised Statutes, 64-107. Powers and duties; certificate or records; receipt in evidence". Nebraska Legislature. the UK Embassy or Consulate where a certification service is provided. For information visit http://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations