fiat (Noun) An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree. fiat (Noun) A warrant of a judge for certain processes. fiat (Noun) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature. Fiat (ProperNoun) An automobile manufactured by the Italian firm Fiat S.p.A.. Origin: abbreviation:
A certified copy is a copy (often a photocopy) of a primary document, that has on it an endorsement or certificate that it is a true copy of the primary document.It does not certify that the primary document is genuine, only that it is a true copy of the primary document.A certified copy is often used in English-speaking common law countries as a convenient way of providing a copy of documents.It is usually inexpensive to obtain. A certified copy may be required for official government or court purposes and for commercial purposes.t does not certify that the primary document is genuine, only that it is a true copy of the primary document. A certified copy is often used in English-speaking common law countries as a convenient way of providing a copy of documents. It is usually inexpensive to obtain.
1 Plain Copies are photocopies of any document in the file. 2  Certified Copies are photocopies of a filed document in its entirety (everything within a staple) that is sworn to be a true copy by a court clerk.3  The certified copy should not be taken apart. Documents that are to be used as exhibits are usually certified individually. 2  Exemplified Copy, also called a 3-Way Certificate, is a photocopy of a pleading in its entirety with it's authenticity sworn to by the Court Administrator.