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Certified true copy

When an original cannot be handed over, a certified true copy by a notary guarantees its faithfulness. Our firm delivers reliable reproductions of your paper and digital documents.

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What it involves

A copy as reliable
as the original

The certified true copy is a reproduction of a document that the notary attests to be strictly identical to the original presented to them. It allows you to keep the original while sending a reliable copy to a third party.

This service covers both paper documents (diplomas, articles of association, deeds, supporting documents) and digital files, for which the notary can draw up a certified copy of a dematerialised original. The copy then acquires the probative value attached to the notarial intervention.

How it works

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Presentation of the original, whether paper or digital
Verification of the integrity and legibility of the document
Production of the true copy
Certification statement, date, seal and signature of the notary
Handover of the certified copy and advice on its use

Frequently asked questions

What you
need to know

French authorities have largely abolished certified copies for their internal procedures. Notarial certification retains its full usefulness for demanding purposes, particularly abroad or with private organisations.

Yes. The notary can draw up a certified true copy of a digital original, attesting that the reproduction faithfully matches the source file presented to them.

As many as needed. Each copy is certified individually. Let us know the number of copies required at your appointment.

Depending on the recipient country, an apostille or a legalisation may be necessary for the certified copy to take effect outside France. We tell you the appropriate procedure.

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