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.
It has some similarities to a notarized copy, which is a form used in some countries, and particularly in some States in the USA. A notarized copy is signed by a notary public (not to be confused with a notary in a civil law country). The certified copy is signed by a person nominated by the person or agency asking for it. Typically, the person is referred to as an authorised person.