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Certified copy

Meaning in office & administration, with examples

nounCommon term

In office & administration, certified copy means: A copy that an authorised person has confirmed matches the original document.

In Turkish: onaylı suret

How it is used

Used in document requests where an ordinary photocopy is insufficient; who can certify depends on the receiving organisation and applicable rules.

Example sentences

  1. The application checklist asks for a certified copy of the qualification certificate.

    The requested copy needs confirmation that it matches the original.

  2. Keep the original in the file and send the certified copy with the application.

    The original stays with the office while an authenticated copy is submitted.

Common collocations

  • provide a certified copy
  • request a certified copy
  • certified copy of a document
  • documentA piece of written, printed or electronic material that gives information or official proof of something, such as a contract, report or certificate.
  • fileTo put a document in its correct place, such as a folder, cabinet or computer system, so that it can be found again easily.

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