Certified copy requirements in commercial transactions
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Practice notesCertified copy requirements in commercial transactions
Published by a LexisNexis Commercial expert
Practice notes
This Practice Note examines what a certified copy is, when a certified copy is required, who can certify a document, what format the certification should take, use of certified copies internationally, and use of certified copies in evidence in the context of a commercial transaction.
What is a certified copy?
A certified copy is an accurate, complete and current copy (usually a photocopy) of an original document and, as such, is a form of secondary evidence, where it is not practical or possible to produce an original document. The certified copy will include a statement that it is a true copy of the original as at the date certified. It does not certify that the original document is genuine, only that it is a true copy of the original.
When is a certified copy required?
There are numerous personal and business reasons for requiring a certified copy of a document in the context of a commercial transaction. For example, when applying for a loan the lender may require certified copies of photographic ID (passport or driving
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Requirements definition
What does Requirements mean?
A DCO should include “Requirements” to which the development authorised by the DCO is to be subject. Similar to planning conditions, a requirement specifies the matters for which detailed approval needs to be obtained before the development can be lawfully begin.
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