In Maharashtra, a certified copy refers to a copy of a document that has been certified as true and authentic by a competent authority. Here are some key points about certified copies in Maharashtra:
- Competent Authority: The competent authority to issue certified copies in Maharashtra includes:
- Sub-Registrar's office
- District Registrar's office
- Notary Public
- Tahsildar's office (for certain documents)
- Documents eligible for certification: Certified copies can be obtained for various documents, including:
- Property deeds
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Agreements
- Court orders
- Birth and death certificates

Procedure for obtaining certified copy:
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- Submit the original document to the competent authority
- Pay the required fee (varies depending on the authority and document type)
- Receive the certified copy, usually stamped and signed by the authority
- Types of certified copies:
- True copy: A plain copy of the document
- Attested copy: A copy attested by the authority, confirming its authenticity
- Certified true copy: A copy certified as true and authentic by the authority
- Uses of certified copies:
- Proof of ownership or title
- Legal proceedings
- Official purposes (e.g., passport, visa applications)
- Banking and financial transactions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Certified copy is a duplicate of a primary document that is endorsed by a governmental or independent agency to guarantee its authenticity.
According to Section 57 of The Registration Act, 1908, the certified copy of a document received from the office of Sub Registrar is acceptable as evidence for proving the contents mentioned in that original document.
A certified copy may be required for official government or court purposes and for commercial purposes. It avoids the owner of important documents (especially identity documents) giving up possession of those documents, which might mean a risk of their loss or damage.
No, a certified, notarized, or original copy of a document is frequently needed by a government agency or other organization.
Some key things to remember about attested copies: An attested copy cannot be made from an officially certified copy. If a person wishes to secure an additional copy of the public or vital record, they must obtain a new certified copy of the original document from the document's official custodian.
While on the other hand, a certified copy doesn't have to be endorsed by whoever issued the original document. In simple terms, a certified copy doesn't certify that the original document is genuine or legally valid; it only verifies that it is a true copy of the original document.
Certified “Xerox copy” and a “true copy” have no distinction for as long as the photocopy is certified by the proper officer of the court, tribunal, agency, or office involved or their duly-authorized representative and that the same is a faithful reproduction of the original.
A certified true copy is usually a special copy of an original document and is made by a notary public or lawyer. A photocopy is just a copy made from a primary document without any certification attached to it. A true copy is a photocopy or duplicate made (without alterations) of any original document.
Take the original document and photocopy to a certified authority like a notary public. The notary verifies the photocopy against the original, attests the true copy on the photocopy, and signs on the attestation.
So long as the printed copy is 'true' to the original – that is, an exact reproduction of the original – you can certify it as a true copy.
Follow the below-mentioned simple 5-step procedure to obtain your Certified Copy:
Step 1) Login
Step 2) Fill information and Make the Payment
Step 3) Our team goes to the concerned Office and fills the application
Step 4) Receive the copy and send it by courier
Step 5) Courier or See Login
1] Application
2) Proof of Identity document (any ID card)
3) Authority Letter
4] Mobile Number & Email Address
5) Fee & Charges
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If common application, no need for the above information.
No, it may be generated from anywhere, including home. Only the application and ID card are required to be submitted if rules apply.
Yes, as per government norms, fee and Service Provider Charges are applicable.
Yes, once your certified copy is scanned by us or our channel partner, you can download the photo-certified copy by following the link: https://shivayservices.com. The applicant can log in by providing their user ID and password and use the same to sign in to the system to download the certified copy.
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