Document certification

What is document certification? 

A certified copy is a duplicate of an original document that has been verified by an authorised individual as being an accurate and complete representation of the original.

It is important to note that a scanned or photocopied version of a certified copy does not hold the same certification and is not considered a certified copy of the document.

What document i can certify?

Any document in English that can be certified by a CPA member. 

Why am I doing this?

There aren't many places you can go to get your documents certified in the city free of charge. I am offering my service free of charge to the community. 

Can i do translation? 

No. You need a NAATI credited translator for any official documents. 

Liabilities

Since this is a free service, you agree not to hold me responsible for any liabilities.

What you need to do?

If you want to have a document copy certified by an authorized  individual, you must bring both the original document and the copy with  you. This is because the certifier needs to examine the original  document and verify that the copies are genuine and accurate  reproductions of the original.

What will i do?

The authorised certifier must certify every page of the documentation. Each page should include:

• a stamp or statement that states "I certify this to be a true copy of the original document sighted by me";
• the authorised certifier's full name and signature;
• the autorised certifier's address and contact telephone number;
• the authorised certifier's capacity to certify documents (e.g. their  title and the institution they belong to, their profession or  occupation.  A Justice of the Peace should print their registration  number and the state/territory in which they are registered); and
• the date of certification.