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Certified true copy by a notary

An administration, bank or university requires a «certified true copy»? A Swiss notary attests the copy matches the original — and with ABC it's all online: in most cases a good-quality PDF is enough, and you never part with your originals.

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Most certified documents
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Passports & IDs
For banks, fiduciaries and account openings.
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Diplomas & certificates
For applications, recognitions and employers.
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Contracts & deeds
For courts, administrations and partners.
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Official documents
Extracts, attestations and judgments of any kind.

Why a certified true copy?

It carries the same probative force as the original — which you keep safe.

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Banks & compliance
KYC checks require certified ID copies.
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Universities
Admission files want certified diplomas — never originals.
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Procedures abroad
The indispensable base before an apostille or super-legalisation.
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Proceedings & estates
Courts and notaries work on certified copies.
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Tenders
Certified articles and extracts in bid files.
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Family & immigration
Certified records for family reunification and permits.

How it works

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Upload your document
A clean scan usually suffices — otherwise send the original by registered mail.
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The notary certifies
Controlled print, collation, seal and signature.
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Legalisation options
Going abroad? Add apostille or super-legalisation in the same order.
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Receive by post
Multiple copies possible — decreasing rates.

PDF or original: what to provide?

For the vast majority of uses — banks, universities, employers, administrative files — the notary can certify from a good digital document. You upload your PDF at order time and keep the original at home.

Some authorities, notably abroad, require certification «upon sight of the original»: then you send it by registered mail; it is certified and returned with the copies. Tip: order two or three copies at once (one apostilled) — the extra costs little and often saves a second full round.

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Document type, copies, destination — the price appears instantly, Swiss postage included.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the certified copy accepted everywhere?
In Switzerland, yes. Abroad it generally needs an apostille or super-legalisation on top — available in the same order.
Can you certify a foreign document?
Yes, the notary can certify the copy of a foreign document. If it then needs legalising, the circuit depends on its country of origin — ask us.
What does it cost?
The rate depends on pages and copies and shows instantly in the order form, Swiss postage included.
How fast is it?
About 3 business days plus post. Pickup possible in Crissier (VD).