Certification of Documents

Certified document services are needed when you require an official confirmation that a copy of an original document is a true and accurate reproduction of the original. This is commonly required for immigration applications, overseas legal proceedings, financial institutions, and official administrative processes.

A certified copy is typically prepared by a solicitor or notary public, who examines the original document and signs and stamps the copy to confirm it is a true and accurate reproduction. The certification must include the certifying professional’s signature, their name, their firm name, and the date.

Documents that frequently require certification include passports and identity documents, birth, marriage, and death certificates, educational and professional qualifications, financial documents, and company documents such as certificates of incorporation.

Different countries and institutions may have specific requirements about who can certify documents and in what format. For documents that are to be used abroad, additional steps such as apostille authentication or notarisation may be necessary.

At Terence Ray Solicitors, we provide a professional certification service and can advise you on the specific requirements of your destination country or receiving institution. We can also assist with apostille services through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) where required.

Call 020 3367 1430 or email info@trsolicitors.co.uk to arrange certification of your documents.