At First Law Solicitors, we provide solicitor-certified true copies of important personal and business documents. These include passports, identity cards, bank statements, utility bills, academic certificates, company documents and other records used for official or legal purposes.
A certified true copy confirms that the copy of your document is genuine and matches the original. We ensure that every certification meets the exact wording, standard and verification requirements expected by the receiving authority.
A certified true copy is a copy of an original document checked and confirmed by a solicitor to be accurate and complete. It is commonly required when submitting documents to official bodies, employers, financial institutions or foreign authorities.
Typical uses include visa and immigration applications, mortgage or banking procedures, university or professional registrations, and company or legal submissions. Our solicitors review your original documents carefully, confirm their authenticity, and certify the copies using a formal statement, signature and seal recognised both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
We provide quick and reliable certification appointments. During your appointment, our solicitor checks your original documents and prepares certified copies with a clear statement confirming that each copy is true to the original.
Our service covers passports, driving licences and national identity cards, as well as bank statements, utility bills and other proof of address documents. We also certify birth certificates, marriage certificates and academic qualifications, together with business and company registration documents.
Where your certified copies are required for international use, we can also prepare them for Apostille legalisation through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) or arrange embassy and consular certification where needed.
Since 2025, solicitor certification can now be completed digitally under the Digital Verification Services (DVS) framework. Our firm uses secure systems that comply with Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) standards to issue digitally verified certified copies where accepted.
If you are overseas or unable to attend in person, we can carry out remote verification by secure video appointment. This allows us to review your original documents, confirm identity and issue certification statements in line with current UK and international evidentiary standards.
Our digital process ensures that certified copies remain legally valid, traceable and accepted by government departments, financial institutions and regulated organisations worldwide.
We treat all documents and personal information with strict confidentiality. Every record is processed and stored in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the supervision of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO).
Originals are examined during your appointment and returned immediately. Certified copies and digital records are stored securely within our encrypted system and shared only with your express permission.
At First Law Solicitors, we combine efficiency and precision with clear communication. We understand how important certified copies are for time-sensitive applications, and we ensure every certification meets both domestic and international requirements.
Our solicitors are authorised to certify documents for use in the United Kingdom and abroad. We provide flexible appointments, clear instructions on what to bring, and assurance that your certified copies will be accepted by the organisation or authority you are submitting them to.
With our help, you can proceed with confidence knowing that your certification is legally valid and professionally handled.
If you need certified copies of passports, identity documents, bank statements or other official papers, contact First Law Solicitors today. We offer in-person, remote and digital certification services for clients across the United Kingdom and overseas.
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