Certified True Copy
Solicitor-certified copies, prepared for the way you need to use them.
For banking, academic, business and overseas requirements. Remote certification may be available where suitable for your document and accepted by the recipient.
The process
Clear steps.
Careful preparation.
Start by telling us what the receiving organisation has asked you to provide.
Share the requirements
Send a readable copy, the intended use and any instructions from the recipient.
Confirm the approach
We review the document and explain the checks, format, wording and fee before proceeding.
Complete the certification
The solicitor prepares the certified copy. Tell us if you also require a paper copy or delivery.
Documents we can help with.
Choose a category to start an enquiry. Suitability is checked against the recipient’s requirements.
Identity documents
Passports, driving licences and identity cards.
Enquire about identity documentsProof of address
Bank statements, utility bills and council tax documents.
Enquire about proof of addressAcademic documents
Degree certificates, transcripts and other academic records.
Enquire about academic documentsCompany documents
Corporate records, company documents and contracts.
Enquire about company documentsFor civil certificates, powers of attorney or other personal documents, send us the recipient’s instructions so we can check the appropriate route.
Professional oversight
Solicitor-led certification.
KH is a practising solicitor in England and Wales, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. He oversees Ginkgo Advisory’s certification and apostille work.
He is also registered with the FCDO for apostille purposes.
About Ginkgo AdvisoryClient experiences
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Useful information
Before you begin.
The recipient’s instructions help determine the form of certification you need.
What is a certified true copy?
A copy signed and dated by a professional, such as a solicitor, to confirm that it matches the original seen. The organisation requesting it may specify who can certify it and what wording is required.
Can certification be arranged remotely?
It may be available where suitable for the document and accepted by the recipient. We will confirm what originals, digital sources or identity checks are needed after reviewing your enquiry.
Do I need to send the original?
We will explain what needs to be inspected once we have reviewed your requirements. Please contact us with a readable copy and the recipient’s instructions before posting originals.
Is certification the same as an apostille?
They are separate steps. Certification concerns the copy; an apostille authenticates a signature, stamp or seal for overseas use. Check whether the recipient needs an original or a certified copy and whether further legalisation is required.
Can you send a paper certified copy?
Yes. Wet-ink signed copies can be sent by post or courier to UK or overseas addresses. Include the delivery address when requesting your quotation.
Can I enquire for someone else?
Yes. If you act for another person or a company, we may need to confirm your authority and complete relevant identity checks.
Start your enquiry
Tell us what you need certified.
Send a readable copy, the recipient’s requirements and any deadline. Include the destination country if the document will be used overseas.