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Common questions about document certification

  • We only charge once for an entire document, no matter how many pages it has.

    For example, certifying a passport costs £12.75 in total, and so does a driving license.

  • We’ll either write or use a hand stamp on each photocopy that includes:

    • The words, “This copy is a true likeness of the original”
    • Our signature
    • Branch date stamp
  • No, all documents must be in good condition. If they’re torn, damaged or stuck together, we can’t certify them. You’ll need to get new copies before visiting us.

    No, all documents must be in good condition. If they’re torn, damaged or stuck together, we can’t certify them. You’ll need to get new copies before visiting us.

  • Not always. You’ll need to check with the company or organisation requesting the certified copies to confirm they’ll accept our service.
  • Yes, you don’t need to attend in person. Since we’re certifying copies of your documents, not your identify, someone else can bring them in on your behalf.

  • No, foreign documents are accepted. We’re not checking the content of the document, only confirming that the photocopy matches the original.

  • No, we charge separately for each document if the names are different.

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