Legal Definitions - true copy

A true copy is a reproduction of an original document that is close enough to the original that anyone can understand it. It is often used in legal proceedings as evidence to prove the contents of a writing.

• A certified copy of a birth certificate is a true copy of the original document, verified by the issuing authority.
• An examined copy of a public book or register is a true copy that has been compared with the original or an official record of the original.

These examples illustrate how a true copy is a duplicate of an original document that is considered reliable and accurate enough to be used as evidence in legal proceedings.