Certified copies are authenticated duplicates of original documents issued by authorized authorities. These copies are legally recognized as true replicas of the originals, providing the same validity and evidential value. Certified copies are often required for various legal and administrative purposes, such as proof of identity, academic qualifications, property ownership, or business registrations. They assure that the information contained in the original document is accurately reproduced and verified by the issuing authority. Obtaining certified copies involves submitting a formal request and sometimes paying a fee to the relevant organization or government agency responsible for maintaining the original records.