A certified document is a document that has been signed by a professional to confirm that it is a ‘true copy’ of the original document.
To certify a document the following is needed:
• A statement confirming that the certifier has seen the original document
• A statement confirming that the photograph (if it is a photo ID) bears a true likeness to the owner of the document
• Name and signature of the person certifying the document
• Date of certification
• Business address (or company stamp) of the person certifying the document
• Occupation, address and telephone number of the person certifying the document
For example:
“I certify this to be a true and accurate copy of the original and the photo bears a true likeness to Mr John Smith”
Then the certifier will then need to sign and date the copied document, and include their occupation/position, telephone number and their company address.
Certification will not be accepted if the certifier is:
• related to the customer;
• living at the same address as the customer
• or in a relationship with a customer
For more information on certifying documents please see the government website here.