Certified Copy

Certified Copy of a Record

Plain-English answer: A certified copy is a copy that the authorized record custodian certifies as a true copy of the official record.

Why did I get Certified Copy?

Courts, agencies, schools, foreign governments and other organizations may require a certified copy instead of a normal photocopy.

What do I do next?

Order it from the agency or office that keeps the original record.

Does Certified Copy need to be notarized?

A notary generally cannot turn an official public record into a certified government copy unless the applicable law specifically allows the type of certification involved.

Where does it go?

From the official custodian of the record.

Official sourcehttps://sos.ky.gov/bus/businessrecords/Pages/default.aspx

Forms and rules can change. Check the current official instructions before acting.

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